Oryx and Crake, written by Margaret Atwood, is a thought-provoking dystopian novel that explores themes of genetic engineering, corporate power, and environmental collapse. The story is set in a future where bioengineered creatures and genetically modified humans coexist, and follows the life of a man named Snowman, the last surviving human. Through flashbacks, Atwood reveals the events that led to the downfall of civilization and the creation of a new species. Oryx and Crake is a compelling and unsettling exploration of transhumanist themes.