About the book

Toby and Ren, survivors of a man-made plague, huddle within a fortified enclosure alongside the Crakers—docile, genetically engineered humanoids with green skin and citrus-scented skin. Outside, feral pigoons and wolf-dog hybrids roam the ruins of a corporate-dominated landscape. Toby teaches the Crakers their own history, framing the scientist Crake as a deity and the late Snowman-the-Prophet as his messenger. As the group prepares for a final confrontation with the murderous Painballers, they integrate their biological myths with the harsh reality of their disappearing species.

This book serves readers interested in post-apocalyptic biology and the way human storytelling persists after civilization collapses. It appeals to those who enjoy dark satire aimed at corporate greed and genetic experimentation. Instead of a standard survivalist narrative, the reader receives a meditation on how religions form through shared trauma. You walk away with a cynical overview of human hubris and a detailed understanding of how a new, hybrid ecosystem might function once modern technology fails.

Details
Published
2013
Language
EN

More by Margaret Atwood

See all →

Readers also enjoyed

Your library, beautifully understood.

papr turns your books into a reading persona, chapter insights you can listen to, and a quiet way to find people who think like you. Free to join.

Get papr — it's free
Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play