Rate this book

Mad Scientist's Daughter, The (2013)

by Cassandra Rose Clarke(Favorite Author)

3.8 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1469271273 (ISBN13: 9781469271279)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Angry Robot on Brilliance Audio

review 1: Cat Novak is the only child of a scientist and his wife. Dr. Novak and his family live in a rural area in eastern North America in the aftermath of an unspecified world-changing event. Science and technology have survived and prospered in the intervening years. Novak is able to work from home, even on lunar projects, with a complex computer system. There are still cities and towns, but the education systems and services are nothing like they used to be.The Novaks made a decision to home school Cat, but in actuality, her education plan has been fairly relaxed, that is until her dad brings Finn home and introduces him into the household as Cat's new tutor. When Cat meets him, she feels that he looks human but perhaps he died and is now a ghost. He is actually an androi... mored whose expression at rest is not animated at all, but she comes to value the companionship and friendship he offers.Her parents get uncomfortable with the relationship as Cat matures into a young teen. The decision is made to enroll her in the public high school in the nearby town so that she will be exposed to kids her own age. Her teen years are anything but ideal, but Finn is unfailingly dependable, a guardian that never fails her, no matter how many bad decisions she makes.Finn is certainly not the only robot in the world. In fact the robot population has exploded after so many human lives were lost in the catastrophe of a generation or two ago, in order to rebuild destroyed communities. The robots have become indispensable to many and perceived as a threat by many others. There are even Rights Groups fighting to better the conditions and expand the privileges of robots. Many find it offensive that the robots are considered property instead of individuals.As Cat grows up and leaves her parents' home, she still maintains a relationship with Finn, though he remains with her dad as a valuable research assistant. What she feels is love, but Finn, in response to her question, says he does not believe that he is programmed to be able to love.As unlikely as this love story is, it is compelling and almost impossible not to root for this unlikely couple. In fact, Finn is the most endearing and noble character in the book. I liked it, and if you enjoy science fiction and cyborgs mixed with a little romance, this might be just right for you!
review 2: I Loved LOVED this book!! I thought about it for days after finishing it. I found my mind wandering back to this story even after starting another book. If you have seen the movie Bicentennial Man this book really reminded me of it but much darker & grittier! Fully loved and enjoyed the change it gave from the norm. Unique and and refreshing read for me.Why this is listed as Young Adult I have no idea but it surely is NOT YA! I would go with NA or Adult less

Download links for: Mad Scientist's Daughter, The

Advertising