A fantasy novel, presented as a discovered a manuscript, set in the nineteenth century. Frankenstein-like tale. Whitbread Novel Award, 1992.
Adaptations (1)
Poor Things was adapted into a 2023 film.
Poor Things2023 · film · 141 min · dir. Yorgos Lanthimos · IMDb ↗Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.
