{"product_id":"9781526657886","title":"Poor Things","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoor Things\u003c\/strong\u003e is a remarkable exploration of identity and desire, woven through the lens of late-Victorian Glasgow. The novel follows the journey of Bella Baxter, who is resurrected by the eccentric scientist Godwin Baxter. This audacious act of reanimation sets off a chain of events that challenges societal norms and the very concept of what it means to be alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Bella awakens, she finds herself in a world that is both familiar and foreign. While Godwin Baxter aims to create the perfect companion, his ambitions are thwarted by the jealousy of Dr. Archibald McCandless, who becomes infatuated with Bella. The story unfolds as Bella grapples with her own agency, desires, and the choices that shape her existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders are taken on a vivid journey through contrasting settings, from the clandestine operating theatres of Glasgow to the opulent casinos of the aristocracy and the vibrant streets of Alexandria. The narrative also delves into the darker corners of Parisian society, leading to a climactic moment in a Scottish church that encapsulates the novel's themes of love, power, and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity and Feminism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bella's struggle for autonomy raises questions about gender roles and self-determination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransformation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The act of resurrection serves as a metaphor for the potential for change and self-discovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocietal Critique:\u003c\/strong\u003e The novel critiques the moral and ethical boundaries of science and the expectations placed on women in society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n    \"A masterful blend of Gothic horror and social commentary, \u003cstrong\u003ePoor Things\u003c\/strong\u003e challenges readers to reconsider the nature of humanity.\"\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53482021585228,"sku":"9781526657886","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781526657886_front.webp?v=1765291919","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/de\/products\/9781526657886","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}