Oryx and Crake Second Entry

As I got over the introduction of Oryx and Crake, I started to realize Snowman's identity and his background through the narrative flashback. So far in the book, I was introduced to Snowman, also known as Jimmy who is the protagonist. He is left alone in the wilderness where he seems bored but used to living the way he lives. Crake is mentioned several times in Jimmy's monologue, who seems like the creator of the world Jimmy is living in. Jimmy also reveals a hint that Crake was his friend back in the days, which was enough to draw my attention. A serious conflict is not presented yet however, a conflict between man and the environment is foreshadowed in his monologue describing "the world Crake has made".  I personally thought the introduction of the novel way in was quite dreamlike. The setting of woods and wilderness with Jimmy alone has created a mysterious and somewhat suspenseful atmosphere. It also reminded me of the setting of The Hunger Game,where it took place in an artificial wilderness. It seems to me that the description of the setting will be revealed as the story continues on. (guessing by the chapter headings) The setting of Dysotopian future is not only new and strange for the readers as we get to know more about it, but simultaneously, it is narrated in a tone of familiarness illustrated by Jimmy. I believe the setting plays a major role in the construction of the novel and I will learn more in depth as I continue reading.