Oryx and Crake is a dystopian novel by Margaret Atwood. Set in a world devastated by genetic engineering and corporate greed, the story follows the protagonist, Snowman, as he reflects on his past and the events that led to the downfall of civilization. With its haunting portrayal of a future where transhumanist experiments have gone awry, Oryx and Crake is a thought-provoking exploration of the consequences of unchecked scientific progress.