A haunting reimagining of Frankenstein in war-torn Baghdad, blending horror and dark humor to explore violence and guilt.
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A haunting reimagining of Frankenstein in war-torn Baghdad, blending horror and dark humor to explore violence and guilt.
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. . . Exquisitely translated by Jonathan Wright, this novel breaks through the superficial news stories and helps us see more clearly what the American invasion has wrought, how violence begets violence, and how tenuous is the line between innocence and guilt. Brilliant and horrifying, Frankenstein in Baghdad is essential reading.” —World Literature Today “A poignant and painful portrayal of a country whose ghosts have yet to be exorcised.” —Literary Review · Ahmed Saadawi is an Iraqi novelist,
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Romance & sex
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Violence & gore
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Extreme depictions of violence and body horror; central to the story with graphic scenes.
Profanity
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Minor references to cultural and religious context in Iraq.
Magic & witchcraft
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Major fantasy elements with a supernatural monster as a central figure.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Extreme focus on political satire and critique of the American invasion of Iraq.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Frequent themes of systemic suffering and violence in a war-torn setting.
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