The Windup Girl, written by Paolo Bacigalupi, is a dystopian science fiction novel set in a future where biotechnology has become the dominant force. The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic Bangkok and follows the lives of various characters, including a genetically engineered woman known as the Windup Girl. Bacigalupi's vivid world-building and exploration of themes like genetic engineering, corporate control, and environmental degradation make The Windup Girl a compelling read for fans of transhumanist dystopia.