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amyka's review against another edition
3.0
It was a cute, easy read. There were some spots where I thought little pieces were missing, but I'll definitely pick up the next one in the series.
kristi_starr35's review against another edition
3.0
A 17-year old genius exposes an eco-terrorist plot and requires "kidnapping" by the FBI to protect her. Her "kidnapper" protector is also a genius in his own right - and is young and handsome too. Several near-death escapes and a serious crush lead to romance. Hopes vs. dreams - which will win? It's a quick, fun read.
joyousreads132's review against another edition
5.0
Seventeen year old Math wiz solved a terrorist code while watching a teen soap opera. Priceless. Whoever says those shows dull the mind of our young ‘uns must’ve been trippin’.
Farrah Higgins took painstaking means to live a normal existence at school. Born a Math genius and referred to as ‘Digit’ all through her young life, she worked very hard at changing that status when she started High School. She wanted to blend in and not to be treated like a freak show who knew the Fibonacci code better than most of her teachers. She dumbed herself down and made herself into a drone that followed everything the popular kids do at school. Things are looking up, er, normal. But when she stumbled upon a series of numbers while watching a teen TV show, the brainiac in her couldn’t be stopped. Then, the unfathomable happened at almost the same time when she broke the code: a terrorist blew herself up at JFK airport killing a number of people.
There are a lot more things that happened after that; best of all is the introduction of young FBI agent in the person of John Bennet. They also found themselves on the run from an extreme eco terrorist group and uncovering a traitor in the bureau. This book was all kinds of win. Starring a quirky teen whose freaky Math skills can be attributed to her OC tendencies, and the equally freaky nerdy Princeton graduate FBI agent. Digit will have you in fits of giggles and holding on in utter suspense.
I think it’s a daunting task to deliver a convincing character that’s supposed to be a genius. The writer has to actually prove that yes, she is indeed a freak of nature. I think that Monaghan was pretty successful in that she introduced simple Math theorems (simple according to the people who are carrying card members of Mensa, anyway) and expanded on them. Admittedly, this was the initial draw for me. I was interested in how the author will present all the ways that Digit is a genius. I expected to be confused when formulae were introduced and if you’re really patient or don’t mind reading and re-reading them, you’ll probably bound to get it.
I also love the sweet romantic involvement between characters. John Bennett is a twenty three year-old ambitious man who fast tracked himself into getting a two and a half-year college education. Their banters are funny and sweet and sometimes corny but they’re not manufactured or forced by a long shot. Because their intelligence is off the charts, their social lives are stunted. And you can tell how socially inept they are but that’s what made them even more likable.
The author wasn’t stingy with her novel. In so little words, she spun a believable plot and well evolved characters. She even managed to give the antagonists some layers by showing us why they were the way they were. This book is packing heat and surprising since it clocked at only 192 pages!
Fun, fresh, ingenuous; A Girl Named Digit is a lovely bundle of smart but idiosyncratic characters, good but light suspense with an aww-inducing romance to boot. I’m so glad I stumbled upon this book in Goodreads. Definitely, one of my faves this year.
Farrah Higgins took painstaking means to live a normal existence at school. Born a Math genius and referred to as ‘Digit’ all through her young life, she worked very hard at changing that status when she started High School. She wanted to blend in and not to be treated like a freak show who knew the Fibonacci code better than most of her teachers. She dumbed herself down and made herself into a drone that followed everything the popular kids do at school. Things are looking up, er, normal. But when she stumbled upon a series of numbers while watching a teen TV show, the brainiac in her couldn’t be stopped. Then, the unfathomable happened at almost the same time when she broke the code: a terrorist blew herself up at JFK airport killing a number of people.
There are a lot more things that happened after that; best of all is the introduction of young FBI agent in the person of John Bennet. They also found themselves on the run from an extreme eco terrorist group and uncovering a traitor in the bureau. This book was all kinds of win. Starring a quirky teen whose freaky Math skills can be attributed to her OC tendencies, and the equally freaky nerdy Princeton graduate FBI agent. Digit will have you in fits of giggles and holding on in utter suspense.
I think it’s a daunting task to deliver a convincing character that’s supposed to be a genius. The writer has to actually prove that yes, she is indeed a freak of nature. I think that Monaghan was pretty successful in that she introduced simple Math theorems (simple according to the people who are carrying card members of Mensa, anyway) and expanded on them. Admittedly, this was the initial draw for me. I was interested in how the author will present all the ways that Digit is a genius. I expected to be confused when formulae were introduced and if you’re really patient or don’t mind reading and re-reading them, you’ll probably bound to get it.
I also love the sweet romantic involvement between characters. John Bennett is a twenty three year-old ambitious man who fast tracked himself into getting a two and a half-year college education. Their banters are funny and sweet and sometimes corny but they’re not manufactured or forced by a long shot. Because their intelligence is off the charts, their social lives are stunted. And you can tell how socially inept they are but that’s what made them even more likable.
The author wasn’t stingy with her novel. In so little words, she spun a believable plot and well evolved characters. She even managed to give the antagonists some layers by showing us why they were the way they were. This book is packing heat and surprising since it clocked at only 192 pages!
Fun, fresh, ingenuous; A Girl Named Digit is a lovely bundle of smart but idiosyncratic characters, good but light suspense with an aww-inducing romance to boot. I’m so glad I stumbled upon this book in Goodreads. Definitely, one of my faves this year.
cjyu's review against another edition
5.0
Awkward moments for the win! I couldn't stop laughing at the awkward moments Digit got herself into. :)
Digit was such a lovable and adorable character! Adorable dork. :)
I LOVE MR.BENNETT. The man is truly amazing. :) I wonder if he was named after the Mr. Bennett of Pride and Prejudice?
I want Digit's gift! If I had that... boy oh boy, I'd be kicking butt at the Challengers competition! :) But no. Sadly enough, I'm a fail compared to all those other geniuses out there. :(
What a fun sweet story with the nice touch of mystery, romance, and wacko adventures, with enough funny sassy awkward moments to keep you laughing. :)
I was like cheering when I realized I actually understand what Digit was talking about though!
Digit was such a lovable and adorable character! Adorable dork. :)
I LOVE MR.BENNETT. The man is truly amazing. :) I wonder if he was named after the Mr. Bennett of Pride and Prejudice?
I want Digit's gift! If I had that... boy oh boy, I'd be kicking butt at the Challengers competition! :) But no. Sadly enough, I'm a fail compared to all those other geniuses out there. :(
What a fun sweet story with the nice touch of mystery, romance, and wacko adventures, with enough funny sassy awkward moments to keep you laughing. :)
I was like cheering when I realized I actually understand what Digit was talking about though!
bernadettebloom's review against another edition
3.0
Young Adult novel about a math genius who uncovers a terrorist cell and has to run for her life.
I liked it even though, you know, math.
I liked it even though, you know, math.
page_karla's review against another edition
3.0
This is my "book about math" and although the plot is promising (I like it actually, I adore nerdy characters) the main character, Farrah aka Digit is a contradiction of sorts. Sure she's super brainy but is actually thoughtless and careless about other things. It could be because of her OCD tendencies. And being a teenager, she's actually selfish. If she was so good at Math she should have predicted the probability of her lovelife's success. I do like the character of John, though. He's smart, career-driven, and funny. I love the parts where he used idioms and puns, an intellectual with a sense of humor. I also like the parentals here. Overall a good book but it could have been better. Will still read the sequel.
sarahrusty's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! Definelty a quick and fun beach read. Farrah is a math genius and gets herself in trouble with some bad guys and needs the FBI to protect her and she falls in love during her adventure. Full of sarcasm, romance, and adventure this is such a good and lighthearted read!
manu71005's review against another edition
3.0
I read it in a day. It has really good characters and I love John
vikcs's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25