Margaret Atwood
Another GMO's gone wild dystopia. I must say that not much will compare to The Windup Girl in this area. Atwood presents a world where the Corporations that run everything are isolated sanctuaries. Their primary goal is to make money, to the point of intentionally poisoning people so they have to pay for treatment. In this version, a group of radicals known as God's Gardeners are promoting an alternate lifestyle of care for the earth and plant based diets. This is rather cultish (and seen as a cult by most). It is also the most enjoyable part of the book. The hierarchy of the Gardeners is signified by the titles of the leaders (Adam One, Adam Two, Eve One, Eve Two, etc.) And Adam One regularly gives sermons based on the "Human Words of God" which are often clever translations that are relevant for the bio-engineered world. Otherwise, the effects of the GMO inundation are sparkling clear and the story is really a survival story in unique circumstances. Quality story, but I was ruined by Bacigalupi.
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