50 pages • 1 hour read
Ahmed SaadawiFrankenstein in Baghdad
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi is praised for its inventive storytelling and poignant exploration of violence and trauma in war-torn Iraq. Readers appreciate its dark humor, vivid characters, and allegorical depth. However, some find its narrative pacing inconsistent and its themes too grim. Overall, it is a thought-provoking, skillfully crafted novel.
Who Should Read Frankenstein in Baghdad?
A reader who appreciates Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi would likely enjoy dark, thought-provoking novels that blend horror with social commentary. Fans of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner will find the blend of supernatural elements with a poignant exploration of war-torn Baghdad compelling.
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Reading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
1040L