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30th out of 129 books
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136 voters
Infinity
by
Sarah Dessen (Goodreads Author)
Ever felt as if your life is just going round in circles? Sarah Dessen's thought-provoking short story about moving on will resonate with teens everywhere.
This is a "Pocket Money Puffin" for young adults by "New York Times" number 1 author.
This is a "Pocket Money Puffin" for young adults by "New York Times" number 1 author.
Paperback, 112 pages
Published
May 6th 2010
by Puffin
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Infinity is extremely small in size, I suggest reading it on a short bus ride especially if there is a round-about on the route as this is the main focus of the story for our sixteen year-old unnamed protag. Her mother swore off this particular road hazard many years ago and now goes out of her way to avoid it altogether. The teen is now faced with following her mother's path or stepping out on her own when she completes her drivers license test with the help from her boyfriend, Anthony and math...more
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Soon after Sarah Dessen posted the first chapter of her new book up on her blog, I was craving for more Dessen. It's no secret that I'm a huge, huge Dessen fan, so as I was thinking of picking up one of her books for a reread, I saw Infinity on the Amazon Kindle store. What is this, a Dessen book that I haven't read? Gasp! I immediately clicked on "Buy with 1-click", not minding the price. I couldn't wait to read it.
It turns out, Infinity is a very short story abou...more
Soon after Sarah Dessen posted the first chapter of her new book up on her blog, I was craving for more Dessen. It's no secret that I'm a huge, huge Dessen fan, so as I was thinking of picking up one of her books for a reread, I saw Infinity on the Amazon Kindle store. What is this, a Dessen book that I haven't read? Gasp! I immediately clicked on "Buy with 1-click", not minding the price. I couldn't wait to read it.
It turns out, Infinity is a very short story abou...more
I requested this from the library not knowing anything about it. I'm trying to read all of Dessen's books and this was one more to tick off. When it arrived I was very surprised by how small it was, but was quite happy about the quick read. I guessed it would be about 100 pages, however when I opened it I found that it is a 33 page original short story and then 2 extracts from other books.
This meant that I had finished teh story in just over 10 minutes, extra quick!
You never find out the name o...more
This meant that I had finished teh story in just over 10 minutes, extra quick!
You never find out the name o...more
Yes. Sarah Dessen is BACK. With a vengance.
I heard about this a couple of months ago and I saw it in Waterstones, thinking about adding it to my current Sarah Dessen collection of books on my bookshelf. While relishing in how much I love this woman, I turned it over to find it was £3.99 for 94 pages. Then, opening it to inspect whether it was worth it, I realised that Infinity is actually only 33 pages long, which I read in one sitting, the rest are extracts from her other full length novels, J...more
I heard about this a couple of months ago and I saw it in Waterstones, thinking about adding it to my current Sarah Dessen collection of books on my bookshelf. While relishing in how much I love this woman, I turned it over to find it was £3.99 for 94 pages. Then, opening it to inspect whether it was worth it, I realised that Infinity is actually only 33 pages long, which I read in one sitting, the rest are extracts from her other full length novels, J...more
Really good book!! Finished this is less than an hour! Super quick read!!! Loved the stories except for the second and third story were just exerts.one from Just Listen and one from That Summer
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Feb 20, 2013
Catterin Echeverry
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
People who haven't had the pleasure of reading Sarah Dessen
I am a big fan of Sarah Dessen. Which came as a surprise to find this short story far from any place I ever went looking. Of course, on finding this story I had to get my eyes on it; asap.
On finishing it, my thought were .....? This is one of those short stories that are actually in all very, very short. Don't get me wrong, I like short stories now and then. But this is a short story from Sarah Dessen. The woman whose stories one can't help but be enamored by as the story unfolds. Right? Well n...more
On finishing it, my thought were .....? This is one of those short stories that are actually in all very, very short. Don't get me wrong, I like short stories now and then. But this is a short story from Sarah Dessen. The woman whose stories one can't help but be enamored by as the story unfolds. Right? Well n...more
Its not her boyfriend Anthony that has her feeling pressured, although he is doing his best to be persuasive where there relationship is concerned, but the round about that has her feeling anxious. Maybe its something she has picked up from her mother, a feeling of fear ingrained in her from the incident at the roundabout that left her mother determined to never enter it again, or is it her own sense of guilt for not supporting her mother by also boycotting the circular death trap?
Infinity is a...more
Infinity is a...more
The book was okay. It was a lot shorter than I thought it was (no more than 40 pages). I ordered it off Amazon and it wasn't a great book by Sarah Dessen, or even a great short read for that matter. It's about a young girl learning to drive, and she's scared of the town's local roundabout. Throughout the whole book she keeps pondering about how it was so much easier to make decisions when she was younger, and how hard it is for her to make decisions now. Besides the roundabout, her other problem...more
Sarah Dessen has written a short story (only 33 pages) about the choices in life, something that, as young adults grow up, they are constantly having to do. While this story focuses on a 16-year-old girl who tries to conquer her fears on the road, as well as put up with a pushy boyfriend, the end message is something that applies to all; when making a choice or decision, as long as it is your own, it doesn't matter how long it takes you to do so. Make your own choices in life. They may not alway...more
Story wise, it reminds me a lot of Someone Like You, only shorter.
It's also not quite a novella, or pocket money novel, it's a short story.
The synopsis also neglects to inform us that half of the book is full of excerpts, to books I've already had.
That doesn't sum up to how disappointed I am. The story is okay, not Dessen's best, though full of self discovery and the prose she's known best for. It's just that I've expected more, and the volume is really measly.
If I wasn't determined enough to co...more
It's also not quite a novella, or pocket money novel, it's a short story.
The synopsis also neglects to inform us that half of the book is full of excerpts, to books I've already had.
That doesn't sum up to how disappointed I am. The story is okay, not Dessen's best, though full of self discovery and the prose she's known best for. It's just that I've expected more, and the volume is really measly.
If I wasn't determined enough to co...more
This little book thingy is a major RIP OFF! The description online is really vague and since it's only about 100 pages long, I thought it was a novella or something, cool. Imagine my surprise when this book arrived and I opened it and I saw that it contains a short story called Infinity (30 pages) and then two excerpts, one from Just Listen and the other from That Summer, each 30 pages long with huge font and like double spacing. If I hadn't pre-ordered it for like 2 € or smth, I would totally d...more
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Infinity is based on an un-named 16 year old girl who has just got her license. Her mother did everything she could to avoid this one roundabout after one bad experience. The girl now has the choice of following her mothers footsteps or stepping out on her own.
Normally I'm a big fan of Sarah Dessen's books, but I was sadly disappointed with this one.
The issue of the round-about was blown out of proportion and made the storyline rather boring.
I feel Sarah Dessen isn't really one to write short st...more
Normally I'm a big fan of Sarah Dessen's books, but I was sadly disappointed with this one.
The issue of the round-about was blown out of proportion and made the storyline rather boring.
I feel Sarah Dessen isn't really one to write short st...more
This might be a 'pocket money' edition, but I'd not be terribly impressed if I were a munchkin who'd shelled out my pennies for it. (It was about £3.50 I think, what kind of pocket money do kids get these days?!) What it actually consists of is one short story that is about 29 pages long, plus extracts from 'Just Listen' and 'That Summer' - tasters if you haven't read them but annoying if like me you already have done so.
The story itself is standard Sarah Dessen fare, always good to read but als...more
The story itself is standard Sarah Dessen fare, always good to read but als...more
“Lately, I don't dream about Anthony. I dream about the roundabout.”
That's the line she starts this incredible short story with.
I have not been able to find this book anywhere, not in any bookstores, not online, not any where. I had finally given up looking and then I come to India and on my first day here, I’m in landmark and I find this one tucked between two Sarah Dessen books (I owned them both). I was shocked and I bought it on impulse. I started reading it on the trip to back where I was s...more
That's the line she starts this incredible short story with.
I have not been able to find this book anywhere, not in any bookstores, not online, not any where. I had finally given up looking and then I come to India and on my first day here, I’m in landmark and I find this one tucked between two Sarah Dessen books (I owned them both). I was shocked and I bought it on impulse. I started reading it on the trip to back where I was s...more
Infinity is an extremely short story about an unnamed sixteen-year-old girl, who is learning to make tough decisions.
After having an accident, her mother has sworn off driving around a particular roundabout in their town. This wouldn’t be a problem, except that the roundabout is in the middle of everything. Even though her mother has devised a series of shortcuts and alternate routes, the roundabout still makes her queasy. And that isn't the only thing at the top of her to do list--her boyfriend...more
After having an accident, her mother has sworn off driving around a particular roundabout in their town. This wouldn’t be a problem, except that the roundabout is in the middle of everything. Even though her mother has devised a series of shortcuts and alternate routes, the roundabout still makes her queasy. And that isn't the only thing at the top of her to do list--her boyfriend...more
I am so glad I had not bought this book. I go this from the library thankfully. It was nothing like I thought it was going to be. From the cover it looks like a short story by Sarah Dessen but I was disgusted to find that the story Infinity was in fact only 29 pages long(when you start it it is already page 3 and ends on page 32). The rest of the book is made up of excerpts from other Sarah Dessen books. Glad I did not buy this as I would have been soooo disappointed!!!!
I thought there was something wrong with the ebook download when I opened it, then was even more surprised when the story finished about half way through the page count!!!! That aside...
I really enjoyed this story of a girl who is approaching / contemplating two huge teen milestones: driving and sex. Well written, engaging read, I wish it was longer and we could have remained in that world a little longer.
I really enjoyed this story of a girl who is approaching / contemplating two huge teen milestones: driving and sex. Well written, engaging read, I wish it was longer and we could have remained in that world a little longer.
This book is worth to read.
"Infinity" is a really short story about growing up, learning about life and making the choices that are right for you. Everyone comes to their own decisions in their own time and rushing into things can sometimes only makes things worse. Issues of family and relationships are explored in this mini but meaningful little story. (-Larissa-)
2.8 Stars
"Infinity" is a really short story about growing up, learning about life and making the choices that are right for you. Everyone comes to their own decisions in their own time and rushing into things can sometimes only makes things worse. Issues of family and relationships are explored in this mini but meaningful little story. (-Larissa-)
2.8 Stars
Aug 02, 2011
The Romance Bookie
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Shelves:
young-adult,
the-romance-bookie,
summer,
short-story,
read-in-2011,
own,
favorite-author,
cute,
contemporary
Like all of Sarah's books, this is so relate able! The character is at that stage in life, where it's time to start making your own decisions. She's a teenager, trying to find herself, and trying to decide if she should let the pressure get to her, or follow her own path.
It's a great easy, short read, and I definitely recommend it! :)
It's a great easy, short read, and I definitely recommend it! :)
I requested this book from the library. It turned out to be is a 33 page original short story and then 2 extracts from other books.
The short story was cute. It used a roundabout for a metaphor about life. I think I should have my mother read this story. She avoids roudabouts.
The short story was cute. It used a roundabout for a metaphor about life. I think I should have my mother read this story. She avoids roudabouts.
It was okay, I liked the concept of being able to take the long way, just as long as you made it home.......but I kindof wish it was longer, or the story was elongated.
RATING: 3.5 / 5
A short but well written novel that tackles important teen issues with a beautiful tone.
FULL REVIEW TO COME
A short but well written novel that tackles important teen issues with a beautiful tone.
FULL REVIEW TO COME
Ja det var ju en normal bok. 60 sidor utdrag ur Just Listen och That summer,sen själva boken Infinity - 31 sidor -.-
Read this book in no time at all. Nice little story, nothing interesting. Good from Sarah Dessen.
A cute short story about waiting for the right moment, when you're ready, to take the plunge.
Not surprisingly I loved it. This is one more book that I have ticked off form Sarah dessen, few more to go. It was simple story about a young girl makeing chosies. I wanted more, but I was glad that the unnamed girls made the best choice that girls her age actually faces. I would recommend this book to all teens! well done Sarah you proven yourself again and again that you have an amazing talent. ")
the thing I also love is the cover of the book, it gives you an idea to what's gonna happen.
the thing I also love is the cover of the book, it gives you an idea to what's gonna happen.
Was very short but I enjoyed the story :)
It was a good book, not what i expected it to be at all. It's a 33 page short story about how the world works, and it makes you think. I enjoyed it, but more as a taster of the author, kind of a way to get to know the author, and whether or not you would enjoy other books, without spending money finding out. It was a good way to find out if you'd enjoy the authors way of writing, and other books. And that was what i was looking for. i would.
Well the storyline was kind of strange. Don't get me wrong I am a huge fan of Sarah's books but this one was just to short to get into and I found it wasn't really at all like her other books.
Not one of my favorites however the book does set a good point on finding out what you want in life and not choosing to throw it all away over anyone that won't do the same for you or even give you the chance to find yourself.
Not one of my favorites however the book does set a good point on finding out what you want in life and not choosing to throw it all away over anyone that won't do the same for you or even give you the chance to find yourself.
There's no better way to start the day and the year than completing a Sarah Dessen book! Infinity is a very short story comparing Life and the choices we face to a ferris wheel and the rotary. Amazing metaphor, and even more so when Sarah Dessen says it with the perfect use of words. Going to miss reading Sarah Dessen till the release of The Moon and More!
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