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The Windup Girl

Winner of Five Major SF Awards
By Paolo Bacigalupi
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The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi is a gripping sci-fi novel set in a dystopian future where bioengineered plagues and genetic manipulation have drastically altered life on Earth. The story unfolds in a chaotic, post-oil Bangkok where various factions vie for power while navigating the complex interplay of bio-terrorism and caloric monopolies. Amidst this, the enigmatic windup girl, Emiko, embodies the struggle for survival and human dignity in a world where technology and biology intertwine unpredictably.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by a future where bioengineering and climate change have drastically reshaped society. With its richly imagined world and thought-provoking themes, it offers a gripping exploration of survival and innovation in a dystopian landscape. The complex characters and ethical dilemmas provide a compelling read for those who enjoy speculative stories that challenge conventional ideas.

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The Windup Girl

The winner of five major SF awards, The Windup Girl is both a heart-stopping dystopian thriller and a razor-sharp vision of our near future.

The winner of five major SF awards, The Windup Girl is both a heart-stopping dystopian thriller and a razor-sharp vision of our near future.

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In Thailand, Anderson Lake is a calorie company man working for big business. Under cover as a factory manager, he combs Bangkok's street markets in search of near-extinct foodstuffs. There he meets the Windup Girl, the beautiful and enigmatic Emiko—now abandoned to the streets.

She is one of the underclass of New People, crèche-grown and bred to suit the whims of the rich. Engineered as slaves, soldiers, and toys, they are seen as soulless by some and as devils by others. As Lake becomes more drawn to Emiko, conspiracies breed within his working life, and the politics of a troubled age threaten to spiral out of control. The pressures mount as what he should do conflicts with what he wants to do, threatening to bring down his world.

So what happens when bio-terrorism becomes a tool for corporate profits? And could bio-terrorism's genetic drift force mankind to the cusp of post-human evolution?

The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi explores these gripping themes with a thrilling narrative.

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Paolo Bacigalupi's debut novel has been compared to William Gibson's pioneering work, suggesting it captures the essence of cyberpunk without relying on computers. Critics highlight its dark complexity and thrilling narrative, featuring industrial espionage and political intrigue. The book's intricate storytelling and technical depth are praised, with strong action sequences and engaging themes, making it a standout in the science fiction genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356500539

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 December 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 544

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About the Author

Paolo Bacigalupi is a multiple award-winning SF author whose debut THE WINDUP GIRL has been one of the most acclaimed novels in this area to appear in recent years. He also writes critically acclaimed, award-winning short stories in addition to novel length fiction. Paolo currently lives in Western Colorado with his wife and son,

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