Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors – A Novel of Love, Friendship and Impulsive Choices
Two strangers meet outside a New Year's Eve party and everything changes in Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors, a debut novel about the spontaneous decisions that shape a life.
New York is slipping from Cleo's grasp. She goes to a different party every other night but barely knows anyone, her student visa is running out and she can't afford cigarettes. Then she meets Frank.
About This Book
Frank is twenty years older, with all the success and excess Cleo lacks. He offers her happiness, the freedom to paint and a chance at a green card. She offers a life full of art, and perhaps a reason for him to drink less.
Their romance runs ahead of them both and reshapes the lives of those around them, including Cleo's best friend, who is struggling to embrace his gender identity after her marriage, and Frank's financially dependent sister.
What You'll Discover
A fast-moving romance between an artist and an older, wealthy man
A New York of parties, visas and precarious money
The effect of their relationship on friends and family
Honest, funny portraits of imperfect relationships
A story about the choices that define us
Perfect For
Readers of contemporary literary fiction
Fans of character-driven love stories
Those who enjoy stories about friendship and family
Anyone who likes a funny, painfully relatable debut
Why You'll Love This Book
Cleopatra and Frankenstein is a tender, funny and emotionally sharp novel about love that moves faster than the people in it. If you enjoy stories of messy, human relationships, Coco Mellors is a voice worth reading.
