First-person narrative from three distinct characters offers a unique lens into the story
Queer, biracial, and non-binary representation challenges traditional literary norms
Retells Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to explore themes of identity, inclusion, and social justice
Shortlisted for the 2022 Shirley Jackson Award, indicating literary recognition
Includes personal reflections and insights from the author, Addie Tsai
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By Addie Tsai
"Unwieldy Creatures, a biracial, queer, gender-swapped retelling of Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein, follows the story of three beings who all navigate life from the margins: Plum, a queer biracial Chinese intern at one of the world's top embryology labs, who runs away from home to openly be with her girlfriend onl
