Oryx and Crake imagines a haunting future in which humanity has been devastated by a mysterious plague and the world is reshaped by unchecked genetic engineering. Snowman, once known as Jimmy, struggles to survive in the ruins of a once-great city now overrun by experimental life forms and the enigmatic Children of Crake.
Haunted by memories of his brilliant friend Crake and the elusive Oryx, whom they both loved, Snowman sets out on a dangerous journey through this transformed landscape. As he searches for answers, his memories reveal how powerful corporations, cutting-edge biotech, and human ambition combined to push civilization beyond the point of return.
This thought-provoking dystopian science fiction novel blends emotional depth with chilling speculative ideas. It explores love, loyalty, corporate power, and the moral limits of scientific experimentation in a world that feels disturbingly close to our own.
Key themes
- Dystopian future shaped by genetic engineering
- Survival in a post-plague world
- Corporate power and scientific ethics
- Love, memory, and betrayal