Frankenstein In Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi
Set in the chaos of post-invasion Baghdad, the story follows Hadi, a scavenger who stitches together body parts from bombing victims to create a corpse he hopes will be recognized and given a proper burial. However, the corpse, imbued with the spirit of vengeance, comes to life and embarks on a killing spree, targeting those it deems responsible for the violence and destruction in the city. As the creature's actions spiral out of control, it becomes a symbol of the cycle of violence and the fragmented identity of a war-torn nation, drawing the attention of both the authorities and the supernatural.
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- Published
- 2013
- Nationality
- Iraqi
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 270-290
- Original Language
- Arabic
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(3.2)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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