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Reviewed by Lit Amri for Readers' Favorite
“You’re dead, Ada. You’re not real. You’re just a series of memories and algorithms programmed into an automaton that is covered with cloned skin and hair. And fingernails.” Seventeen-year-old Ada Stirling died in a tragic and unforeseen accident a few weeks ago, and her friend and aspiring scientist Jack Beasley was commissioned to bring her back to life using cloning technology and advanced clockwork. Her body is no longer human, but Ada’s mind still is.
The concept of Amanda Clemmer’s Automaton is intriguing and imaginative. Interestingly, Ada quite calmly accepts the fact that she died and was revived as an automaton. Perhaps being an automaton affects her emotions differently. The question of how and why she really died bothers her much more. Obviously, the official report of her death masked a terrifying truth. Together with Jack, she determines to investigate and find answers. A man named Mr. Steele is responsible for Ada’s resurrection, but there’s a hidden truth that he’s not interested in sharing with her.
A charming clockwork robot named Cogs, steam and clockwork powered pistol and airships – the world building of this steampunk novella will satisfy fans of the genre. Clemmer’s crisp writing style makes for a steady paced reading. The plot is laced with mystery and suspense, and the dialogue is well written with some quote worthy lines. Even though the ending is not what I’d expected, I found the story concluded well. Overall, Automaton is an enjoyable fast read and I look forward to reading more of Clemmer’s sci-fi steampunk works.
