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aelynreads's review against another edition
3.0
The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day is set on Maisie's birthday. However, the chapters alternate between the events of Maisie's birthday, where she interacts with her family and prepares for her party, and a horrific alternate birthday where Maisie is very much alone and an ever-encroaching black substance is destroying the world around her.
While it presents an interesting concept, I felt that the book took a long while to get going and grab my attention. I found myself becoming impatient with the two plots and just wanting to uncover the reason behind the events. However, I think science-y kids will enjoy this book and learn a lot from it. There are a lot of advanced concepts from maths, particle physics and astrophysics that may go over young readers heads, but some of them are explained and presented in an accessible way for children.
I, personally, didn't particularly enjoy this book as it's just not my cup of tea. I felt a bit bombarded with abstract scientific concepts, which hindered my enjoyment, although I did enjoy the themes of family and sisterhood. Having said that, I think it would be a great read for brainy kids as an introduction to sci-fi, but be prepared for them to ask you about advanced principles of maths and science. Wikipedia is your friend.
While it presents an interesting concept, I felt that the book took a long while to get going and grab my attention. I found myself becoming impatient with the two plots and just wanting to uncover the reason behind the events. However, I think science-y kids will enjoy this book and learn a lot from it. There are a lot of advanced concepts from maths, particle physics and astrophysics that may go over young readers heads, but some of them are explained and presented in an accessible way for children.
I, personally, didn't particularly enjoy this book as it's just not my cup of tea. I felt a bit bombarded with abstract scientific concepts, which hindered my enjoyment, although I did enjoy the themes of family and sisterhood. Having said that, I think it would be a great read for brainy kids as an introduction to sci-fi, but be prepared for them to ask you about advanced principles of maths and science. Wikipedia is your friend.
silea's review against another edition
3.0
Wow. VERY well written, an utterly absorbing page turner, BUT roughly the emotional equivalent of Old Yeller but the kid gets a kitten at the end.
hthuwal's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5
It’s a decent science fiction novella. The first 2/3rd is interesting. At this point, I was able to figure out the core mystery.
The core issue, I feel, is that story feels forced around several science/sci-fi topics. Instead of threading a story that takes place in a science fiction setting, it seems that the author had a list of sci-fi topics he wanted to talk about, so he penned a semi-decent narrative around it.
Overall a decent quick read.
The core issue, I feel, is that story feels forced around several science/sci-fi topics. Instead of threading a story that takes place in a science fiction setting, it seems that the author had a list of sci-fi topics he wanted to talk about, so he penned a semi-decent narrative around it.
Overall a decent quick read.
ljrinaldi's review
3.0
Maisie wakes up to find that everyone is gone, and the world is falling apart.
But she also wakes up to her 10th birthday, and everything is wonderful, and she is going to have a wonderful party.
So, there are two timelines going on, and Maisie has to work out what is going on, and how to fix it.
And while I agree with some of the other reviewers that using math and physics to solve the problems of this book, and to have Maise be 10 years old and female, and smart are all good points, the book never clicked for me. I never felt that involved win both versions of her life. I completely agree with her sister, who felt as though she could never match up to her sister.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
But she also wakes up to her 10th birthday, and everything is wonderful, and she is going to have a wonderful party.
So, there are two timelines going on, and Maisie has to work out what is going on, and how to fix it.
And while I agree with some of the other reviewers that using math and physics to solve the problems of this book, and to have Maise be 10 years old and female, and smart are all good points, the book never clicked for me. I never felt that involved win both versions of her life. I completely agree with her sister, who felt as though she could never match up to her sister.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
yapha's review against another edition
2.0
This was a very odd book. I did feel compelled to read it until the end so I could understand what was actually happening. But overall I did not particularly enjoy reading it.
kba76's review against another edition
4.0
Maisie Day. Ten years old. Academically gifted, but frustrated by her parents’ determination to mollycoddle her. All she wants is to be like her big sister.
On the morning of her birthday Maisie wakes up and discovers she’s alone. There’s nothing outside her house. Dark matter starts to encroach on her space, and Maisie is left to work out what’s happened.
What follows is a pacy read, packed full of scientific information, with a character full of charm that you can’t help but develop a soft spot for.
There’s one or two moments where you think this is veering into rather miserable territory, but all is good in the end.
On the morning of her birthday Maisie wakes up and discovers she’s alone. There’s nothing outside her house. Dark matter starts to encroach on her space, and Maisie is left to work out what’s happened.
What follows is a pacy read, packed full of scientific information, with a character full of charm that you can’t help but develop a soft spot for.
There’s one or two moments where you think this is veering into rather miserable territory, but all is good in the end.
librarypatronus's review against another edition
5.0
This was one of most anticipated books this month, and it did not let me down. This was cute, and surprisingly hard-hitting in a way that I was not quite ready for. Easy enough to follow that I think my 5 year old would like it as a read-aloud, but not monotonous or boring to read as an adult. It was compared to [b:A Wrinkle in Time|33574273|A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quintet, #1)|Madeleine L'Engle|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1507963312s/33574273.jpg|948387] which I adored as a kid and tried to reread recently and had trouble getting into because I found Meg so darn annoying - Maisie was precocious like Meg, but I didn't find her as obnoxious and this was small and easy to read in one sitting.
heartsfromiry's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5