The Windup Girl is a science fiction novel written by Paolo Bacigalupi. Set in a future where biotechnology is dominant, the story takes place in a post-apocalyptic Bangkok. The protagonist, Emiko, is a genetically engineered windup girl who is treated as a slave. As political tensions rise and environmental disasters loom, Emiko becomes a key player in the struggle for power. The Windup Girl explores themes of bioengineering, corporate control, and the consequences of human actions.
