Oryx and Crake
About this book
Oryx and Crake is at once an unforgettable love story and a compelling vision of the future. Snowman, known as Jimmy before mankind was overwhelmed by a plague, is struggling to survive in a world where he may be the last human, and mourning the loss of his best friend, Crake, and the beautiful and elusive Oryx whom they both loved. In search of answers, Snowman embarks on a journey–with the help of the green-eyed Children of Crake–through the lush wilderness that was so recently a great city, until powerful corporations took mankind on an uncontrolled genetic engineering ride. Margaret Atwood projects us into a near future that is both all too familiar and beyond our imagining.
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 294549 readers · 389 pages · ≈ 7 h 12 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Oryx and Crake?
About ≈ 7 h 12 m — 389 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Oryx and Crake?
389 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Oryx and Crake?
It sits on the Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy shelves.
Is Oryx and Crake in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Oryx and Crake?
The main characters include Jimmy / Snowman, Crake, Oryx.
Where does Oryx and Crake take place?
It is set in New York (State) during The Future.
Who wrote Oryx and Crake?
Margaret Atwood.