The Windup Girl, written by Paolo Bacigalupi, is a bioengineering science fiction novel set in a future where biotechnology has become a dominant force. The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic Bangkok, where genetically modified organisms and engineered humans coexist. Bacigalupi's richly detailed world and complex characters make this book a compelling exploration of the social, political, and environmental implications of bioengineering.
