The Windup Girl, written by Paolo Bacigalupi, is a biopunk science fiction novel set in a future where biotechnology has become the dominant form of technology. The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic Bangkok and follows the lives of various characters, including Emiko, a genetically engineered windup girl. With its exploration of genetic engineering, environmental issues, and political intrigue, The Windup Girl offers a unique and compelling transhumanist dystopian narrative.
