Is Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors worth the hype?

11/04/2025 38 min Temporada 5 Episodio 3

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This week, we're diving into Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors — does it deserve all the buzz, or is it just another overhyped bestseller? We unpack its themes, characters, and emotional weight alongside two other thought-provoking reads: I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman, a haunting dystopian novel, and Bite Back by Hannah Ferguson, a fiery feminist critique of modern media.BOOK RECS:Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco MellorsI Who Have Never Known Men by Jacquelin HarpmanBite Back by Hannah FergusonThe Natural Way of Things by Charlotte WoodOTHER RECS:Book Journal from Kunitsa Co.Embroidery Course from Collective GenGeneva Vanderzeil on Instagram Happy Reading!

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