First published in 1992, Alasdair Gray's award winning witty, political, satirical, bonkers, fun and multilayered post-modern novel is republished with the release of the movie starring Emma Stone. Set in Glasgow in the Victorian era with all its hypocrasies, although it moves to other locations, it is a loose melodramatic reinterpretation of the gothic Frankenstein with more modern sensibilities. It's a story of larger than life, vibrant characters, socialism, scientific ambition, love and scandal, featuring Godwin Baxter, Archibald McCandless and the recreated drowned Bella, including notes by 'Alasdair Gray', a narrative that meanders in a number of unexpected directions. Accounts given are unreliable and questionable, with the independent, sexually adventurous and feminist Bella having her own particular ground breaking perspectives. I look forward to seeing how this incredible genre defying novel translates to the big screen. Many thanks to the publisher.

I struggled with this one unfortunately! I thought it would be something I’d enjoy, but the writing was disjointed and I struggled to concentrate on the plot or connect with the characters. Such a shame!