The Windup Girl is a science fiction novel written by Paolo Bacigalupi. Set in a future where biotechnology has become the dominant form of technology, the story takes place in a post-apocalyptic Bangkok. The protagonist, Emiko, is a genetically engineered windup girl, created to serve as a slave. As Emiko navigates through a world of political intrigue and environmental collapse, she questions her own existence and fights for her freedom. The Windup Girl explores themes of bioengineering, climate change, and the ethical implications of manipulating life.
