The Windup Girl, written by Paolo Bacigalupi, is a biopunk 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 vivid world-building, environmental themes, and exploration of genetic engineering, The Windup Girl offers a unique perspective on the intersection of biology and technology.
