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Fantasy· Iraq

Frankenstein in Baghdad

by Ahmed Saadawi
Aggregate Editorial Score55/100
★Booker Prize
Published 2013Arabic
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About This Book

Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi is a landmark work of fantasy, first published in 2013. Frankenstein in Baghdad is a darkly inventive novel that reimagines Mary Shelley's classic tale in the context of contemporary Iraq. The story follows Hadi, a junk dealer who collects body parts from bombings to create a new body, which becomes animated and seeks revenge on those who wronged its parts. Ahmed Saadawi uses this fantastical premise to explore themes of identity, revenge, and the cyclical nature of violence in a society ravaged by war. Themes of identity and self, revenge, violence and war run through the work. The book has received recognition from International Prize for Arabic Fiction 2014.

Book Details

AuthorAhmed Saadawi
Published2013
Country of Origin🇮🇶 Iraq
LanguageArabic
Category🐉 Fantasy
ISBN9780143128793
Editorial Score55/100
About the Category

🐉 Fantasy

Stories set in imaginary worlds with magical or supernatural elements.

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Country of Origin

🇮🇶 Iraq

This book is part of Iraq's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Booker Prize
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20180
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About the Author
Ahmed Saadawi
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frankenstein in Baghdad about?

Frankenstein in Baghdad is a darkly inventive novel that reimagines Mary Shelley's classic tale in the context of contemporary Iraq. The story follows Hadi, a junk dealer who collects body parts from bombings to create a new body, which becomes animated and seeks revenge on those who wronged its parts. Ahmed Saadawi uses this fantastical premise to explore themes of identity, revenge, and the cyclical nature of violence in a society ravaged by war.

Who wrote Frankenstein in Baghdad?

Frankenstein in Baghdad was written by Ahmed Saadawi, from Iraq. First published in 2013.

What awards has Frankenstein in Baghdad won?

Frankenstein in Baghdad has received the following recognition: International Prize for Arabic Fiction 2014.

Is Frankenstein in Baghdad worth reading?

Frankenstein in Baghdad is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 55/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in identity and self, revenge, violence and war.

Where can I buy Frankenstein in Baghdad?

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What category is Frankenstein in Baghdad?

Frankenstein in Baghdad is classified as Fantasy. Stories set in imaginary worlds with magical or supernatural elements.

What country is Frankenstein in Baghdad from?

Frankenstein in Baghdad originates from Iraq's literary tradition. Explore more books from Iraq on our country page.

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