What Maisie Knew

Seen through the eyes of a young girl, we watch her divorced parents pursue their separate lives with different lovers-all the while competing for her affection and approval, using her, in part, to justify their behavior. Maisie, the young girl may perceive their world with a child's awareness, but she also has great wisdom and, as James reveals her, is the only stable and moral figure among the transgressing and confused adults.