Books ORYX and Crake

The novel is a work of speculative fiction set in a post-apocalyptic world. It follows a character named Snowman (formerly Jimmy) who believes he is the last human survivor after a plague. Through flashbacks, the story explores his past relationships with the enigmatic Oryx and his brilliant friend Crake, detailing the events that led to the catastrophic end of civilization, which involved genetic engineering and corporate-controlled compounds.