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Oryx And Crake
Series: The Maddaddam Trilogy
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Oryx And Crake
A man, once named Jimmy, lives in a tree, wrapped in old bedsheets, now calls himself Snowman. The voice of Oryx, the woman he loved, teasingly haunts him. And the green-eyed Children of Crake are, for some reason, his responsibility.
The outrageous imagination of Margaret Atwood has never been better. Dark, witty, scary and very credible, this is a mystery, an adventure story, a page-turner and a brilliant novel. Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and the Orange Prize.
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By the author of THE HANDMAID'S TALE and ALIAS GRACE
Oryx and Crake is a deeply imaginative and darkly compelling novel that transports readers to a dystopian future where genetic engineering has reached unsettling heights. The story follows Snowman, once known as Jimmy, who now lives in isolation, draped in old bedsheets and dwelling in a desolate tree. His world is haunted by the mysterious presence of Oryx, the enigmatic woman he loved, and he is burdened with the care of the green-eyed Children of Crake, a new breed of humans created through genetic innovation.
As Snowman navigates this altered landscape, filled with bizarre creatures such as bioengineered pigs and hybrid wolves, he reflects on his fragmented memories and the events that led to the collapse of humanity. His journey is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the perils of playing god with nature.
Praise for Oryx and Crake:
'In Jimmy, Atwood has created a great character: a tragic-comic artist of the future, part buffoon, part Orpheus. An adman who's a sad man; a jealous lover who's in perpetual mourning; a fantasist who can only remember the past' - INDEPENDENT
'Gripping and remarkably imagined' - LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS
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Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood is lauded for its spare writing and tight structure. Reviewers highlight its profound and often impish observations of the human condition, detailing crucial character development and significant issues. Many find its dystopian theme chillingly prescient, with shocking, dark humour and sharp critiques of modern industries. The novel's cliff-edge ending and Booker Prize nomination further underscore its impact.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780349004068
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 August 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Virago Press Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 360g
Pages: 448
About the Author
Margaret Atwood is the author of more than forty works, including fiction, poetry and critical essays, and her books have been published in over thirty-five countries. She has won many literary awards and prizes.
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