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Description
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... read more
Memorable Quotes
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“"What pays for all this?" he asked Crake, as they passed the state-of-the-art Luxuries Mall - marble everywhere, colonnades, cafes, ferns, takeout booths, roller-skating path, juice bars, a self energizing gym where running on the treadmill kept the light bulbs going, Roman-look fountains with nymphs and sea-gods. "Grief in the face of inevitable death," said Crake. "The wish to stop time. The human condition." Which was not very informative, said Jimmy. "You'll see," said Crake.”
First Sentence
Snowman wakes before dawn.
Table of Contents
Authors & Contributors
- Margaret Atwood (Author)
Awards
- Man Booker Prize (Finalist, 2003)
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