The Windup Girl is a science fiction novel written by Paolo Bacigalupi. Set in a future where biotechnology is used to create genetically engineered organisms, the story takes place in a post-apocalyptic Bangkok. It follows the lives of various characters, including Emiko, a windup girl who is a genetically modified servant. With its vivid world-building and exploration of themes such as environmental collapse and the ethics of genetic engineering, The Windup Girl offers a unique transhumanist dystopian narrative.
