Frankenstein in Baghdad

In "Frankenstein in Baghdad," a prizewinning novel from a rising literary star, the story unfolds in war-torn Baghdad, where Hadi, a scavenger, collects human body parts to create a corpse he hopes will gain official recognition for burial. However, when this creation goes missing, eerie murders plague the city, revealing that Hadi has inadvertently birthed a monstrous being that feeds on human flesh. Blending horror with dark humor, the novel offers a gripping exploration of the surreal realities of contemporary Iraq.