Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi

Frankenstein in Baghdad

Ahmed Saadawi

272 pages first pub 2013 (view editions) user-added

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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy dark, thought-provoking narratives that blend surreal horror with sharp political and social commentary, set against the backdrop of war-torn urban landscapes.

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A satirical reimagining of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein set in war-torn BaghdadFrom the rubble-strewn streets of US-occupied Baghdad, Hadi collects body parts from the dead, which he stitches together to form a corpse.He claims he does it to force ...

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