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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Absolutely amazing trilogy which was so fun to read.
I’m amazed reading such a detailed story and all the characters that I love a lot. Besides, I should say I’m huge fun of the dialogues full with sarcasm. All the books of Don Tillman will definitely be reread. He is an unforgettable protagonist, hero, truth-teller, one of a kind aspie. Such a masterpiece!
Definitely 6*
I’m amazed reading such a detailed story and all the characters that I love a lot. Besides, I should say I’m huge fun of the dialogues full with sarcasm. All the books of Don Tillman will definitely be reread. He is an unforgettable protagonist, hero, truth-teller, one of a kind aspie. Such a masterpiece!
Definitely 6*
43: The Rosie Result by Graeme Simsion...the third Don Tillman book.
I have really, through all three books, come to enjoy Don Tillman as a character, along with his wife Rosie...and the others, really, who are part of their story, round or flat, static or dynamic. This particular "episode" is focused more narrowly on Don and Rosie's son, Hudson, and his challenges at school and in friendships and in life...and especially facing the question of whether, like his dad, he may be on the autism spectrum...in ways.
And I also enjoy Simsion's writing and the issues he addresses in his books. Not only does one laugh out loud at Don and his very narrow, literal thinking, how hard he has to work to expand his perspectives, but one also appreciates his work ethic and how smart he is and how willing to take on subject matter to learn or "projects" to pursue, for his perseverance always leads things--ultimately, at least--up a valuable course.
In this third book he not only takes on autism and its potential influence in their lives but also homeopathic practices and anti-vaxx perspectives and what impact this can have on a child when parents are insistent...resistant...and expecially when that child has some serious medical issues.
When I attempt to see, concisely, Simsion's success in writing, I think it is again here that he gives a voice, through his characters, to those who might not otherwise get to speak but have important things to address. In part because of who and how Don is, he can bring it all to light in ways that others, "with filters applied," might not. Whether it is he and his wife speaking to their son's principal and teachers about very relevant concerns with their son's classroom issues or addressing their son's wish to have his friend, the daughter of the anti-vaxxing homeopath, seen by a medical doctor for her condition, there is simply a lot of believable truth to these situations and valuable, thoughtful response opportunity and empathy building on the part of the reader.
I truly enjoy and appreciate Simsion's smart and thought-filled, valuable writing and story.
I have really, through all three books, come to enjoy Don Tillman as a character, along with his wife Rosie...and the others, really, who are part of their story, round or flat, static or dynamic. This particular "episode" is focused more narrowly on Don and Rosie's son, Hudson, and his challenges at school and in friendships and in life...and especially facing the question of whether, like his dad, he may be on the autism spectrum...in ways.
And I also enjoy Simsion's writing and the issues he addresses in his books. Not only does one laugh out loud at Don and his very narrow, literal thinking, how hard he has to work to expand his perspectives, but one also appreciates his work ethic and how smart he is and how willing to take on subject matter to learn or "projects" to pursue, for his perseverance always leads things--ultimately, at least--up a valuable course.
In this third book he not only takes on autism and its potential influence in their lives but also homeopathic practices and anti-vaxx perspectives and what impact this can have on a child when parents are insistent...resistant...and expecially when that child has some serious medical issues.
When I attempt to see, concisely, Simsion's success in writing, I think it is again here that he gives a voice, through his characters, to those who might not otherwise get to speak but have important things to address. In part because of who and how Don is, he can bring it all to light in ways that others, "with filters applied," might not. Whether it is he and his wife speaking to their son's principal and teachers about very relevant concerns with their son's classroom issues or addressing their son's wish to have his friend, the daughter of the anti-vaxxing homeopath, seen by a medical doctor for her condition, there is simply a lot of believable truth to these situations and valuable, thoughtful response opportunity and empathy building on the part of the reader.
I truly enjoy and appreciate Simsion's smart and thought-filled, valuable writing and story.
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
I really loved the first two. This one, well, it was disappointing and/or I had just had enough.This one felt slow and labored, despite the very likable characters.
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
The Rosie Project is a really entertaining book and my affection for it led me to read the second and now the third books in the series, but those books aren’t up to the standard set by the first.
I do, however, appreciate the thoughtfulness with which neurodiversity is handled here.
I do, however, appreciate the thoughtfulness with which neurodiversity is handled here.