How did the author decide to intertwine magical realism with the brutal reality of war?
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Frankenstein in Baghdad

Frankenstein in Baghdad
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How did the author decide to intertwine magical realism with the brutal reality of war?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the moral questions raised by the stitched-together corpse?
What do you think led to the decision to set this story in Baghdad and incorporate local folklore?