“The Mad Scientist’s Daughter”, Cassandra Rose Clarke
Published January 8, 2013
"Cat, this is Finn. He's going to be your tutor."
Finn looks and acts human, though he has no desire to be. He was programmed to assist his owners, and performs his duties to perfection. A billion-dollar construct, his primary task is now to tutor Cat. As she grows into a beautiful young woman, Finn is her guardian, her constant companion...and more. But when the government grants rights to the ever-increasing robot population, however, Finn struggles to find his place in the world, and in Cat's heart.
Did you like the 1999 Robin Williams movie Bicentennial Man? If so, read this book.
As with any story involving a robot/automaton/android going through a Pinocchio adventure to achieve human status (see also 2001’s A.I. Artificial Intelligence starring Haley Joel Osment and a very sleek Jude Law), there is sadness and angst within the story. Acceptance is a hard-earned prize. Ready your tissues for this book.
Content Warnings
Note: This is not an exhaustive list of content and trigger warnings.
domestic abuse • toxic relationships • grief
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