Book Info
Name of Book : The Workshop of Filthy Creation
Author : Richard Gadz
Publisher : Deixis Press
Publication Date : 25 October 2021
No. of Pages : 325
Format : E Book
Why did I choose the book?
The Workshop of Filthy Creation by Richard Gadz was offered by Deixis Press in exchange of an honest review. The description of the book was so good that I had to accept their request.
Where to get the book?
The Workshop of Filthy Creation by Richard Gadz is available on Amazon :
Author Introduction
Courtesy : https://richardgadz.co.uk/
Richard Gadz was bolted together in the late 1950s, in a laboratory hidden deep in the Carpathian mountains. For a number of years, he worked his way across South America and Antarctica as a freelance guillotine salesman, but following a series of bizarre gardening accidents he now lives permanently in the UK at Warwick, not far from the famous castle, although he spends most of his time in a world of his own. Richard Gadz is the pen name of Simon Cheshire, author of the highly acclaimed horror novel Flesh & Blood.
Blurb
In the autumn of 1879, an intelligent, artificially-created being—outwardly a young woman called Maria—arrives in London under the protection of biologist Professor George Hobson. Hobson gathers a few close friends and reveals her existence, explaining that she is the final result of a research programme undertaken by a dynasty of unethical scientists, the von Frakkens—all now dead.
Unknown to Hobson, one of his friends, Jabez Pell, is linked to an underground scientific organization, the Promethean Society. Set up in the early 1800s, its aim is to conquer death by whatever means possible. Pell immediately recognizes the potential that Maria's regenerative abilities can offer to the Prometheans – but after his attempt to kidnap her turns deadly, Maria goes on the run.
Maria finds herself at the heart of raging controversy: some want her jailed, some want her dead, and some want to peel the flesh from her bones. Worse, she is now hunted not only by members of the Prometheans but also by the police—and her creator Wilhelm von Frakken, who, as it turns out, is alive (in a sense).
Thrilling and evocative, fantastical and grotesque, The Workshop of Filthy Creation uses a Frankenstein-ian thread to stitch together elements of real scientific history with the darkest parts of Victorian London and speculation on the nature of human life.
My Opinion
If you are a fan of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, then you would not want to miss The Workshop of Filthy Creation by Richard Gadz. With a perfect plot, the book opens a new world of science and research. A real page turner with a action packed story, the book is going to grip you right from the beginning. The book is a treat for Frankenstein lovers. I would love to see the book turned into a movie. Although, there are some sudden twists which are going to blow your mind out.
Definitely, I would award 5 stars to the book. Many thanks to Deixis Press for providing me an opportunity to read and review the book.
Character Portrayal
There are not much different types of characters in The Workshop of Filthy Creation by Richard Gadz. All the characters are either doctors or police officers. The only intriguing character is Maria who is remarkable and fascinating. The tertiary characters are supportive.
Narrative Style
The Workshop of Filthy Creation by Richard Gadz is single POV narration. With some sharp twists and turns, the book is an easy read. The language is, also, easy to understand.
Ratings
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