Beskrivelse
A gripping tale that inspired the award-winning film starring Emma Stone, directed by the creator of The Favourite. This acclaimed novel has earned prestigious honors like the Whitbread Novel Award and the Guardian Fiction Prize.
A thrilling story of scientific ambition, love, and freedom set in a richly detailed late-Victorian world.
Godwin Baxter's dream to engineer the perfect companion comes to life when he rescues Bella, a drowned woman, and revives her in a dramatic, Frankenstein-like experiment. However, his hopes are complicated by Dr. Archibald McCandless, whose jealous love for Bella threatens everything.
But what about Bella’s own desires and thoughts? This captivating narrative explores themes of true love and daring scientific exploration, taking readers on a journey through the hidden operating rooms of Glasgow, the glittering casinos of the aristocracy, the gritty streets of Alexandria, and even a Parisian bordello.
The story builds to a powerful and unexpected climax within a Scottish church, blending adventure, romance, and intrigue in a unique and unforgettable way.
Yderligere information
| Forfatter(e) | Alasdair Gray |
|---|---|
| Kategori | Bøger |
| Genre(r) | Skønlitteratur |
| Forlag | Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Udgivelsesdato | Er udgivet |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN-13 | 9781526657886 |
| ISBN-10 | 1526657880 |
| Indbinding | Paperback |
| Sidetal | 336 |
| Tags | Poor Things, Bøger, Bog |
| GPSR | Produktsikkerhed |
