Oryx and Crake is a compelling bioengineering science fiction novel written by Margaret Atwood. The story is set in a dystopian future where genetic engineering has run amok. The protagonist, Snowman, is one of the few surviving humans in a world devastated by a bioengineered plague. Through a series of flashbacks, the book explores the events leading up to the catastrophe, delving into themes of corporate greed, scientific ethics, and the consequences of playing god with nature.