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Paolo Bacigalupi

The Windup Girl

Paolo BacigalupiFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Paolo Bacigalupi

The Windup Girl

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

359

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Bangkok, Thailand • Future

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi, Anderson Lake, working for AgriGen in a future Bangkok ravaged by climate change and rising sea levels, seeks access to the Thai seedbank for profit. Amidst political strife, Emiko, a genetically engineered "windup," faces exploitation and abuse, highlighting the intersection of human and machine. The novel contains sexual violence and human trafficking.

Dark

Gritty

Unnerving

Mysterious

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.0

80,748 ratings

66%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi is a gripping dystopian novel praised for its innovative world-building and complex characters. Critics commend its timely themes and unsettling realism. However, some find the plot occasionally dense and the pacing uneven. Overall, it's a thought-provoking and immersive read that blends speculative fiction with relevant social commentary.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Windup Girl?

Ideal for fans of dystopian futures and biopunk, The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi engages readers who appreciate the intricate world-building found in works like Neuromancer and Snow Crash. Readers captivated by climate fiction and the ethical dilemmas of genetic manipulation will find this novel particularly compelling.

4.0

80,748 ratings

66%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

359

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Bangkok, Thailand • Future

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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