The Windup Girl, written by Paolo Bacigalupi, is a biopunk science fiction novel set in a future where biotechnology is used to create genetically modified organisms. The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic Bangkok, where political and corporate powers clash over control of the world's remaining resources. Bacigalupi's vivid world-building and complex characters make The Windup Girl a captivating read for those interested in bioengineered futures.
