The Windup Girl, written by Paolo Bacigalupi, is a science fiction novel set in a future where biotechnology has become the dominant form of technology. The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic Bangkok and follows the lives of various characters, including Emiko, a genetically engineered windup girl. With its richly detailed world-building, complex characters, and exploration of themes like environmentalism and the consequences of unchecked corporate power, The Windup Girl is a compelling and thought-provoking cyberpunk novel.
