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In 'Chicano Frankenstein,' the undead are the new underpaid labor force
May 8, 2024
Author Daniel Olivas discusses his novel 'Chicano Frankenstein' where reanimated individuals are exploited as a cheap labor force in a futuristic America. The podcast explores themes of immigration, mistreatment, societal prejudice, and Chicano identity through a unique speculative fiction lens.
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- Chicano Frankenstein reimagines Frankenstein's story with a workforce of reanimated individuals facing bigotry.
- The novel serves as a political allegory, shedding light on immigration issues and challenging biases in society.
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Reimagining Frankenstein's Story
A new novel, Chicano Frankenstein, subverts the classic Frankensteins' narrative. It introduces a world where individuals willing to donate their whole bodies can be reanimated by the government into undead workers. This reanimated labor force is a reflection of the challenges faced by immigrants in the current society, shedding light on discriminatory practices. The novel forces readers to question who the real monster is, challenging perceptions about immigration and labor in a thought-provoking manner.
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