Mariam Al-Masri

Been wanting to post about this book, but keep forgetting. Anyways, here's my rec that you all should read Ahmed Sadaawi's Frankenstein in Baghdad.

It takes place in the middle of Baghdad bombings where a junk dealer stitches together random body parts, but a soul without a body takes it becoming an Iraqi made entirely out of Iraqis.

I especially like how it delves into folklore around St. George.

https://a.co/d/hadvWDU

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Jan 5, 2023 at 5:22pmWeb
Show threadMindy KinnamanJan 5, 2023
@bloodymar @bookstodon I have that in my queue to read. I should pick it up sooner rather than later.
Show threadMariam Al-MasriJan 5, 2023
@yddy @bookstodon Yes, I've read both versions and the translation is quite good. Its one of my favorites that I keep going back to.
Show threadMindy KinnamanJan 5, 2023
@bloodymar @bookstodon oh wonderful! That’s a good recommendation if I’ve ever heard one!
Show threadMichael TaylorJan 5, 2023
@bloodymar @bookstodon I read this book and was singularly impressed.
Show threadMariam Al-MasriJan 5, 2023
@RodgerPete34 @bookstodon Yes, I wanted to not like it because it won the Arabic Booker, but it became one of my favorites.
Show threadTanya Gold 💕🌈📚Jan 5, 2023
@bloodymar @bookstodon I love this one! I need to go reread it.
Show threadColorblind CowboyJan 5, 2023
@bloodymar @bookstodon I'm very curious about this one. Thanks for recommending.
Show threadLaury SilversJan 6, 2023
@bloodymar @bookstodon This is without a doubt in my top ten books of all time.
Show threadBree SieckJan 6, 2023
@bloodymar @bookstodon beautiful cover!
Show threadMarta KvandeJan 6, 2023
@bloodymar @bookstodon Agree! I read it this summer and found it really excellent -- smart and thought-provoking. So much going on in this novel.