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. |
