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Me vs. the Multiverse: Pleased to Meet Me
What if you suddenly met someone who's you--only better?
It all starts with a note folded into the shape of an origami octopus: Hi, Me. Yes, you. You're me, and I'm you. If you believe this and the other origami notes that follow--which middle schooler Meade Macon absolutely, positively does NOT--the concept of parallel dimensions is true, and there is a convention full of alternate versions of Meade waiting for his RSVP. It's got to be a joke.
Except . . . the octopus is an origami fold Meade thought he invented. And the note writer has a lot of intel on him that nobody else should know. I mean, he's told his best friend Twig a lot about himself, but he's definitely kept mum about that time he sleepwalk-peed into his Lego container when he was six. Could Me Con be a real thing? And should he go?
It all starts with a note folded into the shape of an origami octopus: Hi, Me. Yes, you. You're me, and I'm you. If you believe this and the other origami notes that follow--which middle schooler Meade Macon absolutely, positively does NOT--the concept of parallel dimensions is true, and there is a convention full of alternate versions of Meade waiting for his RSVP. It's got to be a joke.
Except . . . the octopus is an origami fold Meade thought he invented. And the note writer has a lot of intel on him that nobody else should know. I mean, he's told his best friend Twig a lot about himself, but he's definitely kept mum about that time he sleepwalk-peed into his Lego container when he was six. Could Me Con be a real thing? And should he go?
288 pages, Paperback
First published August 4, 2020
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About the author
S.G. Wilson
2 books20 followersAlternate versions of S.G. Wilson from parallel Earths have worked a number of jobs: robot nursing home manager (Earth 10), flying carpet weaving instructor (Earth 56), Third Gondolier for Warlord Thud of the TransAmerican Waste (Earth 456), and chief strategist for the 2020 reelection campaign of President Martin Van Buren’s clone (Earth 132). But the S.G. Wilson of this Earth has mostly been content to write stuff for magazines and spend time with his family in Austin, TX. He likes walking around, watching opening credit sequences for sitcoms from the 70s and 80s, and winning cats over to his side. He also co-hosts the THIS WEEK IN THE MULTIVERSE podcast (www.multiversethisweek.com). Book one of his debut middle-grade series, ME VS. THE MULTIVERSE: PLEASED TO MEET ME, arrives in this dimension on Aug. 4, 2020 (preorder: bit.ly/2OAiKFw).
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February 19, 2021
What a fun read! Really loved it! Such a fascinating, creative idea for a story! I read the 1st 174 pages last night, & then I had to stop to go to sleep lol Meade gets these strange origami notes supposedly from himself-but a different me than himself lol He is invited to a convention for almost 100 different duplicates of himself from other parallel Earths, called MeCon. He’s upset when he gets there though. He finds that even though these are all different versions of him, he is just as unpopular & average here as he is at home. Other versions of himself seem to be more talented, smarter, or popular than he has ever been. But the evil genius doppelgänger that is the head of all this, has an evil plot. It’s up to Meade to stop him. The fate of all the worlds depends on it. He gets the help of some other “Meade’s”, & they take on...themself really lol Such a great story. All the details are amazing-down to the elevator, how the origami fits in, how the worlds are different(right down to the naming of things lol), & how all the versions of Meade are different, & named for it..& we even get some backstory to what was different in some of their worlds that made them be that version of themself. There’s some deep lessons/messages in here amid the silly, wacky, humor-filled adventure. There are also “Mes” that deal w/insecurity & self-doubt, & I love how that’s handled. I loved seeing Meade come into his own, & find his own strengths & realize he was enough just as he is. Motor Meade has my heart though. Such a great ending, & can’t wait for book 2 that comes out in August! Amazing cover by Aleksei Bitskoff too, along w/ character illustrations on almost every page of different “Mes”. Highly recommend!💜
August 17, 2021
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy from the Author. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Pleased to Meet Me by SG Wilson is the first book in a new series that had me laughing from the beginning to the end.
Will Average Me be able to stop Meticulous Me?
Average Me
Average Me is the main character of the book. We follow him into meeting the other Me's. Average Me and the Other Mes are all named Meade Macon, but they are all different from each other. He is only thirteen years old and has put a lot of pressure on himself to be something more. Let that be an inventor like his dad, a scientist like his mom, an actor, a basketball player, or even a teacher. Average Me tries to do some of these things and isn't good at any of them. The one thing that I like about Average Me is that out of all of the Me's, he's the only one who isn't afraid to just be ordinary.
The Other Mes
Average Me goes to Me Con, and it's a convention where you meet the other versions of yourself. There is a lot of different Meade Macon's there. A total of ninety-nine, to be exact. I won't say much as you need to read the book, but each Me, as I said above, are completely different from each other. It shows by how they are all dressed, they act, and how they are to the other Mes. Meticulous Me is the I don't want to say Bad Guy Me, but that's basically what he is.
Five Stars
Pleased to Meet Me by SG Wilson is only the beginning of this new series. It takes a bit of time to get situated with all the nicknames for all the Mes, but you will get used to it. I am giving it five stars as it was a good read. I liked its originality and how much time the author took to build each of the Me's worlds. Not only that, but to make them different while also the same for Average Me to recognize himself in the other Mes. Besides the way that they look with the same hair color and look. I am also recommending it to anyone that wants to give it a shot.
Me vs. the Multiverse Series
Will Average Me be able to stop Meticulous Me?
Average Me
Average Me is the main character of the book. We follow him into meeting the other Me's. Average Me and the Other Mes are all named Meade Macon, but they are all different from each other. He is only thirteen years old and has put a lot of pressure on himself to be something more. Let that be an inventor like his dad, a scientist like his mom, an actor, a basketball player, or even a teacher. Average Me tries to do some of these things and isn't good at any of them. The one thing that I like about Average Me is that out of all of the Me's, he's the only one who isn't afraid to just be ordinary.
The Other Mes
Average Me goes to Me Con, and it's a convention where you meet the other versions of yourself. There is a lot of different Meade Macon's there. A total of ninety-nine, to be exact. I won't say much as you need to read the book, but each Me, as I said above, are completely different from each other. It shows by how they are all dressed, they act, and how they are to the other Mes. Meticulous Me is the I don't want to say Bad Guy Me, but that's basically what he is.
Five Stars
Pleased to Meet Me by SG Wilson is only the beginning of this new series. It takes a bit of time to get situated with all the nicknames for all the Mes, but you will get used to it. I am giving it five stars as it was a good read. I liked its originality and how much time the author took to build each of the Me's worlds. Not only that, but to make them different while also the same for Average Me to recognize himself in the other Mes. Besides the way that they look with the same hair color and look. I am also recommending it to anyone that wants to give it a shot.
Me vs. the Multiverse Series
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October 16, 2020
In a promising start for a series, thirteen-year-old Meade Macon doesn't have a whole lot going for him. His parents' romance seems to have lost its luster, and he coasts along through school, barely getting by and not garnering much notice from his classmates. He is the object of derision for one bully, Nash, who has his eyes on Meade's best friend Twig. The one thing he enjoys is creating origami creatures and perfecting his folds. But when he receives a series of messages inviting him to a gathering on pieces of origami that he's sure he created, Meade is confused and unsure about accepting the meeting invitation. He decides to head to the Janus Hotel, site of the conference, and by taking its elevator, he finds himself in a whole new world--well, several worlds--where there are different versions of him. While some of these Mes are untrustworthy, others become his friends, and together they work to defeat Meticulous Me, who seems to be at the heart of all the turmoil and distrust. Middle grade readers will get a kick out of the author's distinct voice and the various Me characters, including Hollywood Me, Resist Me, and Motor Me. The story with its thumbnail sketches of the characters and its twisting and turning plot is a love letter to those geeky ones among us who may long for acceptance and triumph on their own terms. The author shines as he portrays these Mes with their own personalities and foibles, allowing readers to root for these unlikely heroes. Despite its heavy theme, the book is downright funny as Meade regards himself in a self-deprecating fashion but comes to appreciate that he and others have strengths. The names of the snacks consumed by Motor Me amused me since they reveal the unpleasant side of certain foods that are often packaged and named in a deceptively-alluring fashion.
July 30, 2020
The writing is funny -It's funny like the Broadway musical everyone loves: Benedict! And the idea of Me-Con, where everyone gets your obscure references!
I have some minor critique of Resist Me, the trans character (namely that "being trans" isn't the same as "being disco". Like, is she from a world where everyone is trans?) But she's a badass, so I like her, and really, I'd just as soon not get some weird cis-centric origin story.
But really, my issue is with Motor Me - the one who's fat and uses a scooter. He's the jolly but lazy fat guy who eats too much, and it's rather unpleasant, with lines like, "I might as well have been looking at a funhouse magnifying mirror" and he says he's "spoiled" by his scooter and a "lost cause." And apparently he's fat because he got depressed when his Dad died. It's all pretty tired and fatphobic.
I have some minor critique of Resist Me, the trans character (namely that "being trans" isn't the same as "being disco". Like, is she from a world where everyone is trans?) But she's a badass, so I like her, and really, I'd just as soon not get some weird cis-centric origin story.
But really, my issue is with Motor Me - the one who's fat and uses a scooter. He's the jolly but lazy fat guy who eats too much, and it's rather unpleasant, with lines like, "I might as well have been looking at a funhouse magnifying mirror" and he says he's "spoiled" by his scooter and a "lost cause." And apparently he's fat because he got depressed when his Dad died. It's all pretty tired and fatphobic.
October 30, 2020
“So this one time when I was six, I went sleepwalking and peed in my tub of Legos.” And so begins adventures of origami & doppelgängers galore in the outrageously unique Me vs. the Multiverse: Pleased to Meet Me.
Particularly love the names of all the “honest” snacks!
(Chemically Flavored Crunchers, for example!)
Also can’t stop thinking about how insane it would be to attend my own Me Con...
Particularly love the names of all the “honest” snacks!
(Chemically Flavored Crunchers, for example!)
Also can’t stop thinking about how insane it would be to attend my own Me Con...
May 15, 2021
When Lewis Carroll took his readers down the rabbit hole, he gave us a world that was a tad bit off center. OK…wait…it was a bit more than a ‘tad bit’ off with rushing rabbits, disappearing cats, and Alice who is shrunk to the size of a Barbie, but eventually grows into herself.
The worlds accessed from a rickety old elevator by S. G. Wilson in Me vs. the Multiverse are just as off center as Lewis’s collection, and as a result, Meade Macon’s adventure through the glass is as entertaining for us as it is illuminating for him.
Just think of it, what if each time a person decided something, he created an alternate universe by the rejected idea or path. Decisions, decisions, see where they get you? Where they get Meade is in a fix!
When an accident rips a breach in the fabric of the multiverse, suddenly there are more Mes than you can shake a peanut-butter and squid pizza at – a delicacy on Earth 74. Hoping for the easy fix, the diabolical and self-centered Meticulous Me gathers ninety-eight, misbegotten Mes for a ‘Me Con.’ What could go wrong?
Just as for Alice, where various pills have various effects, in Wilson’s multiverse each Me is affected differently by his existence. One Me is a genius, another is…um…chubby, and another is an expert at origami. On the other hand, There’s a jealous Me, a mean troll Me and a brute enforcer Me. Will the Mes join forces to win the day or destroy multiple worlds trying?
All in all, Me vs. the Multiverse is a rip-roaring, hilarious romp with a multi-faceted Me, as he grows into himself. A joyful read for young-un Me and retired Me, as well as middle-aged Me and twenty-something Me and …….
The worlds accessed from a rickety old elevator by S. G. Wilson in Me vs. the Multiverse are just as off center as Lewis’s collection, and as a result, Meade Macon’s adventure through the glass is as entertaining for us as it is illuminating for him.
Just think of it, what if each time a person decided something, he created an alternate universe by the rejected idea or path. Decisions, decisions, see where they get you? Where they get Meade is in a fix!
When an accident rips a breach in the fabric of the multiverse, suddenly there are more Mes than you can shake a peanut-butter and squid pizza at – a delicacy on Earth 74. Hoping for the easy fix, the diabolical and self-centered Meticulous Me gathers ninety-eight, misbegotten Mes for a ‘Me Con.’ What could go wrong?
Just as for Alice, where various pills have various effects, in Wilson’s multiverse each Me is affected differently by his existence. One Me is a genius, another is…um…chubby, and another is an expert at origami. On the other hand, There’s a jealous Me, a mean troll Me and a brute enforcer Me. Will the Mes join forces to win the day or destroy multiple worlds trying?
All in all, Me vs. the Multiverse is a rip-roaring, hilarious romp with a multi-faceted Me, as he grows into himself. A joyful read for young-un Me and retired Me, as well as middle-aged Me and twenty-something Me and …….
January 6, 2021
Meade Macon is just an average kid. He participates in a lot of activities at school, but he is not a stand-out athlete, scientist, or performer. He is, however, very good at origami, a skill that at first seems cute, but useless. One day, Meade finds letters folded into shapes he himself has invented...and has shared with no one else. Each of the letters directs him to the abandoned Janus hotel where an unexpected adventure awaits him. Finding himself in another dimension—surrounded by nearly a hundred carbon copies of himself—Meade must discover his true strengths and help his new friends find their way home again.
Quirky and silly at first, Meade’s story grows in complexity as it progresses. Initially, Meade is a one-dimensional character, lacking motivation in nearly every aspect of his life. Once he meets his many counterparts, however, Meade learns more about himself from the outside in. Occasional illustrations pepper the text, offering an enjoyable respite from the words on the page. The text itself is well crafted and best suited to a confident middle grade reader due both to its complexity and numerous external references. Readers who enjoy science fiction, Stranger Things, and games like Magic: the Gathering will appreciate the witty humor in this story. A hard cover and dust jacket makes this first book in the Me vs. the Multiverse series stand out from other stories in its genre. This is an excellent addition to library collections for middle grade readers.
I received a copy of this book from the author and chose to submit this review.
Quirky and silly at first, Meade’s story grows in complexity as it progresses. Initially, Meade is a one-dimensional character, lacking motivation in nearly every aspect of his life. Once he meets his many counterparts, however, Meade learns more about himself from the outside in. Occasional illustrations pepper the text, offering an enjoyable respite from the words on the page. The text itself is well crafted and best suited to a confident middle grade reader due both to its complexity and numerous external references. Readers who enjoy science fiction, Stranger Things, and games like Magic: the Gathering will appreciate the witty humor in this story. A hard cover and dust jacket makes this first book in the Me vs. the Multiverse series stand out from other stories in its genre. This is an excellent addition to library collections for middle grade readers.
I received a copy of this book from the author and chose to submit this review.
January 25, 2021
Wow, what a great first outing by S.G. Wilson!
It probably should come as no surprise to fans his podcast, This Week in the Multiverse (http://www.multiversethisweek.com/), that this book is a silly, slightly hair-brained, and deceptively deep story.
The main character is one Meade Macon, a fairly average 13 year old kid. His life changes when he finds a note that only he could have written inviting him to "MeCon"!
What starts out as a simple idea of taking an elevator to a convention of alternate universe versions of himself, actually branches out into some fairly deep contemplation on what makes a person them-self and how anyone's personality could go really wrong.
Fear not though, these deep thoughts are well wrapped in a zany adventure full of silliness. There are plenty of goofy call-outs and asides reminiscent of Douglas Adams's Hitchhikers Guide series or Jonathan Stroud's Bartimaeus series. One of our favorite parts was seeing what constitutes a pizza topping in the various universes!
S.G. Wilson is a podcast acquaintance of ours and sent us a copy for free, but we are all super impressed with his ability to craft a fun and captivating story!
It probably should come as no surprise to fans his podcast, This Week in the Multiverse (http://www.multiversethisweek.com/), that this book is a silly, slightly hair-brained, and deceptively deep story.
The main character is one Meade Macon, a fairly average 13 year old kid. His life changes when he finds a note that only he could have written inviting him to "MeCon"!
What starts out as a simple idea of taking an elevator to a convention of alternate universe versions of himself, actually branches out into some fairly deep contemplation on what makes a person them-self and how anyone's personality could go really wrong.
Fear not though, these deep thoughts are well wrapped in a zany adventure full of silliness. There are plenty of goofy call-outs and asides reminiscent of Douglas Adams's Hitchhikers Guide series or Jonathan Stroud's Bartimaeus series. One of our favorite parts was seeing what constitutes a pizza topping in the various universes!
S.G. Wilson is a podcast acquaintance of ours and sent us a copy for free, but we are all super impressed with his ability to craft a fun and captivating story!
September 6, 2021
I chose to read this book after receiving a free e-copy. All opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased.
This is a great book for young readers! Meade is your everyday kid whose family members are overachievers so he feels like he’s always letting them down. All of a sudden, he’s not so normal anymore. He is invited to Me Con where everyone there is the same as him, except from a different universe.
Each world is a bit different, so each Me is different, but their conversations can be interesting. Every Me knows who Mom and Dad and Twig (his best friend) and Nash (a bully) are, so no explanations are needed. It’s a little difficult to get used to at times! But why has he been invited to Me Con now? It’s been going on for a while and this is the first he’s heard about it. What he finds out could change the multiverse as he knows it!
This is a page turner that children will definitely enjoy. There are funny parts guaranteed to tickle a kid’s funny bone. It also has excitement and suspense. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the Me vs. the Multiverse series soon.
This is a great book for young readers! Meade is your everyday kid whose family members are overachievers so he feels like he’s always letting them down. All of a sudden, he’s not so normal anymore. He is invited to Me Con where everyone there is the same as him, except from a different universe.
Each world is a bit different, so each Me is different, but their conversations can be interesting. Every Me knows who Mom and Dad and Twig (his best friend) and Nash (a bully) are, so no explanations are needed. It’s a little difficult to get used to at times! But why has he been invited to Me Con now? It’s been going on for a while and this is the first he’s heard about it. What he finds out could change the multiverse as he knows it!
This is a page turner that children will definitely enjoy. There are funny parts guaranteed to tickle a kid’s funny bone. It also has excitement and suspense. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the Me vs. the Multiverse series soon.
January 25, 2021
Don’t we all feel like Meade Macon sometimes? Average, awkward, and just a bit out of place? Yet, I like how Meade has the gumption to deal with some tricky situations and also the heart to try to protect his friends and set his world straight.
One thing that works so well with this story is how the author takes tiny bits of our personalities and dreams and then explodes them into full-blown characters. Secretly, I really liked many of the villainous Mes – maybe it’s fun just to live vicariously through them, but the perils of Average Me and in particular Motor Me really struck a chord. We have kids in our circle who struggle with similar challenges: self-doubt, appearance, and fitting in. This story gives a voice to some of the inner angst of growing up and what it means to stand up for yourself and your friends but the issues are covered in a really fun and entertaining way. This book is a very fun and trippy romp through the multiverse - highly recommend!
One thing that works so well with this story is how the author takes tiny bits of our personalities and dreams and then explodes them into full-blown characters. Secretly, I really liked many of the villainous Mes – maybe it’s fun just to live vicariously through them, but the perils of Average Me and in particular Motor Me really struck a chord. We have kids in our circle who struggle with similar challenges: self-doubt, appearance, and fitting in. This story gives a voice to some of the inner angst of growing up and what it means to stand up for yourself and your friends but the issues are covered in a really fun and entertaining way. This book is a very fun and trippy romp through the multiverse - highly recommend!
August 14, 2020
A hilarious take on the never-boring alternate-Earth concept! Lots of characters in multiverse stories travel to or get visitors from other timelines, but usually it’s just a handful of doubles, and they have some usually evil agenda. This one deals with a situation where nearly a hundred counterparts from other Earths mix and mingle mostly for social reasons - at a convention of all things!
I loved how the main character at first tries to socialize with his duplicates instead of immediately fighting them. The battle of Mes comes later, but at first it’s funny the way they trades notes about all the silly little details of their lives. Stuff that only they, as versions of the same person, would care about. Who wouldn’t want to go to a convention like that? It would be like talking to yourself without seeming weird.
I loved how the main character at first tries to socialize with his duplicates instead of immediately fighting them. The battle of Mes comes later, but at first it’s funny the way they trades notes about all the silly little details of their lives. Stuff that only they, as versions of the same person, would care about. Who wouldn’t want to go to a convention like that? It would be like talking to yourself without seeming weird.
May 15, 2022
Humorous parallel universe themed book in which average, not so popular Meade discovers that there are innumerable versions of himself out there-Motor Me, Meticulous Me and so many more, each sketched frequently throughout the text. At a conference of all the many Me’s, MC Meade must band together with some of those doppelgängers in order to defeat the evil Meticulous Me and in the process, discovers that he is all that he needs to be. Wilson expertly couches this important theme in a book that will keep middle grade readers laughing and imagining from beginning to end. No profanity, sexual content or anything outside of slapstick type violence.
August 29, 2020
A fun and unique story about finding one’s strengths. Meade takes a ride in an elevator that takes him through the multiverse to meet 99 other “me”s. He sees different versions of himself at MeCon and everyone’s varying strengths. When one Me is out of control, a group of Mes tries to stop him. This was a fun read and I liked that it’s completely different from other middle-grade books. There’s a good message woven into a fun and mind-bending story, plus an interesting and age-appropriate introduction to the idea of multiverses.
January 23, 2021
Smart, fun, clever – a good message to boot!
Kudo’s to S.G. Wilson for writing such a hilarious and refreshing story. We consume a lot of middle-grade stories in our house and I have to say this is one of the most entertaining books we’ve read. Sure, it has a good message but it’s delivered with LOL humor, not a heavy hand. I liked all the characters, rooted for Meade of course, and was blown away by the pop-culture references. The story is unique and fun to figure out, like a puzzle inside a mystery inside an adventure. Great read! Highly recommend!
Kudo’s to S.G. Wilson for writing such a hilarious and refreshing story. We consume a lot of middle-grade stories in our house and I have to say this is one of the most entertaining books we’ve read. Sure, it has a good message but it’s delivered with LOL humor, not a heavy hand. I liked all the characters, rooted for Meade of course, and was blown away by the pop-culture references. The story is unique and fun to figure out, like a puzzle inside a mystery inside an adventure. Great read! Highly recommend!
May 31, 2021
A witty story about a boy who doesn't believe he has any real strengths. When he discovers parallel universes full of different versions of himself, he needs to use the strengths of some of his new found friends, and the strength in himself to foil an evil plot. The little differences in each of the world were creative and the way that these differences created crazy little versions of our world were super fun and full of laughs. The underdog characters are also worth rooting for. A promising start to a series.
August 12, 2021
After Meade successfully disentangles from his bully, he starts finding origami creatures in his locker, in his desk, in the lunchroom -- all with mysterious notes. Not only has the origami-note-writer copied some of Meade's invented folded creatures, they seem to know an awful lot about Meade's most-embarrassing moments. Meade is invited to an abandoned hotel for a "Me Con" where he discovers who the note-writer is and finds a portal to other universes. Readers will have fun keeping up with the multiple characters and their hilarious adventures.
August 14, 2020
My boy loved this book, so I checked it out and loved it too. I’m a sucker for multiverse stories, and this one doesn’t disappoint! There’s lot of humor with all the different Mes and the Earths they go to (including back to the main character’s Earth), but also a good message about finding your identity and accepting the different sides of yourself—plus embracing your potential to be whoever you want to be.
May 29, 2021
Totally Fun - Great Read! This book has it all - mystery, adventure, fun, quirkiness. It's a very engaging read, pulled me in from page one with the mystery of the origami note and Meade's adventurous spirit. Really likable cast of characters, I enjoyed getting to know each of them. Fast paced and hilarious.
January 29, 2021
Not quick enough for me.
October 5, 2022
This is a pretty funny adventure story. Nothing too special, but it feels like a good book considering how much multiverse talk is around in culture at the moment.
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