Oryx and Crake is a science fiction novel written by Margaret Atwood. Set in a future world devastated by genetic engineering and corporate greed, the story follows the life of Snowman, the last human survivor, as he reflects on his past and the events that led to the downfall of civilization. With its haunting portrayal of a world on the brink of extinction and its exploration of themes such as bioengineering and the consequences of unchecked scientific progress, Oryx and Crake is a thought-provoking transhumanist dystopian tale.