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Twits and the Thinking Machine: A Steampunk Distraction
Paperback
Series: The Twits Chronicles, Book 9
Publisher: Twits Chronicles
Published: Sep 10 2026
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.41 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
I suddenly froze. One of my infrequent inspirations had suddenly lit up the dusty attic of my brain and was standing amidst the spider webs waving its arms. I say, I've got an idea! I was taking you to meet Millie. Let's ask her what to do. She can think rings around Bentley.
Love continues to elude Cyril Chippington-Smythe. When Aunt Hypatia bans romance at Cyril's club, he turns to the world's first mechanical intelligence, Millie Jones, for help. She formulates a plan that will inevitably lead either to victory or to the death of Twits! Can his steam-powered valet, Bentley, rally around to save the day one more time?
I am a huge fan of the Twits series. Mr. Robbins has created his own daffy, absurd steampunk world: a dystopian, steam-driven world filled with unforgettable characters and inventive plot twists. And as a bonus, Mr. Robbins has a wonderful way with language. (Some of his similes are laugh-out-loud worthy.) And yet, while you're thoroughly enjoying this witty, light reading, you still recognize the satire at work here. My only complaint is that there aren't more TWITS! (Amazon Reviewer)
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