Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the novel follows the life of Snowman, who believes he may be the last human on earth, as he struggles to survive in a new, harsh environment. He is surrounded by genetically modified creatures, and his only companions are the Crakers, human-like beings created by his brilliant but disturbed friend Crake. Through Snowman's memories, the story of how the world came to be this way is revealed, involving a love triangle with the mysterious Oryx and the catastrophic consequences of Crake's scientific experiments.
The 1900th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400-500
- Words
- 103,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 50th on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 25 Books to Read Before you Die: 21st Century (Powell's Books)
- 100 Novels That Shaped Our World (BBC)
- Books by Women That Every Man Should Read (The Guardian)
- The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books for Every Kind of Reader (Men's Health)