Poor Things Alasdair Gray

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Poor Things

A postmodern revision of Frankenstein that replaces the traditional monster with Bella Baxter – a beautiful young erotomaniac brought back to life with the brain of an infant.

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Alasdair Gray

Alasdair Gray

He wasn’t just a writer—he was a painter, a muralist, a political firebrand, and, let’s be honest, a bit of an eccentric. Born in 1934 in Glasgow, he spent most of his life capturing the city’s spirit in ways no one else could. His books don’t just tell stories; they explode with life, art, and a bit of rebellious mischief.

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