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juli_khn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Eating disorder, Medical content, Violence, Ableism, and Bullying
beckyyreadss's review against another edition
challenging
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The first book of this series was gifted to me by Michael Joseph Penguin Publishing in a welcome pack and I immediately fell in love with the series and instantly bought the second book and third book. Unfortunately, this book disappointed me so much I could have cried. I just wanted the vibes from the first book again.
This book still follows Don Tillman. He had never had a second date before he met Rosie. Now, he is back in Australia with his wife Rosie and his ten-year-old son Hudson. Don is in professional hot water . . . again. One of his lectures goes viral for all the wrong reasons because of this Rosie is about to lose the research job she loves, and Hudson is struggling at school. He is a smart kid, but socially awkward and not fitting in. Fortunately, Don’s had a lifetime of experience of not fitting in. And he’s going to share the solutions with Hudson. Don will need the help of old friends and new, lock horns with the education system and face some big questions about himself.
I loved the first book! The first book I will recommend and hold a pedestal. This shouldn’t have been a series! This book just felt like a filler to see what Don was like as a parent. Which involves his child taking a scalpel to school, lying to his parents, not feeling confident enough to tell his parents what he wanted to do and spent his evening in his parents' bar. I ended up skimming most of this book because it was things we already knew or was just being repeated. I missed his friends and the dynamic between them standing up for Don but also trying to challenge Don. If you were to ask me what happened in this book in 3 months, I probably couldn’t tell you. This book and the second book was just missing the spark and the magic that the first book held.
I would say the only one who saved this book was Rosie’s dad Phil and he was only in a few chapters where he was pushing for Hudson to be a normal kid and teaching him normal kid things. I’m so disappointed in this series. If the second and third had been the first book in the series, I probably would have binned this series and not carried on.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Ableism
Moderate: Body shaming, Toxic relationship, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Animal death, Animal cruelty, and Violence
kelly_e's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
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? Yes
2.75
Title: The Rosie Result
Author: Graeme Simsion
Series: Don Tillman #3
Genre: Fiction
Rating: 2.75
Pub Date: May 28, 2019
T H R E E • W O R D S
Genuine • Informative • Monotone
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Don and Rosie have returned to Australia with their eleven-year-old son, Hudson, in tow. Hudson is having a hard time adjusting to his new school, and Don knows all too well what that is like. With Rosie dealing with a strict boss, Don tasks himself with helping his son as best he can. It will mean letting Hudson make his way in the world, and grappling with awkward truths about his own identity.
💭 T H O U G H T S
The Rosie Result is the final installment in the Don Tillman trilogy by Graeme Simsion, and picks up eleven years after the previous book. I'll start out by saying the writing is good. There is decent pacing, and an easy to follow flow that allows for a respectful discussion of autism and the question of diagnosis.
Unfortunately, it seemed completely different, especially in tone, from The Rosie Project and The Rosie Effect. The main focus here is clearly on Don, and his son, Hudson's relationship. I thought the supporting cast from the previous books were an integral part of what made them so successful, so with that aspect missing, the plot often felt boring, at times more like social commentary than anything else.
At the end of the day, this third book just didn't seem necessary to me. It's quite possible that my reading tastes have changed over the years, but the humour just wasn't the same. It does speak to important issues, and explores love, parenting and being comfortable in one's skin, something I find valuable. But I also wanted to be entertained, which didn't happen.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• fans of The Big Bang Theory
• autism advocates
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"It’s better to learn from people who have had to work hard to achieve their skills, rather than the naturally talented."
"None of us is expert in all situations. It is a sign of intelligence to recognize our limitations and of maturity to seek help when required."
Author: Graeme Simsion
Series: Don Tillman #3
Genre: Fiction
Rating: 2.75
Pub Date: May 28, 2019
T H R E E • W O R D S
Genuine • Informative • Monotone
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Don and Rosie have returned to Australia with their eleven-year-old son, Hudson, in tow. Hudson is having a hard time adjusting to his new school, and Don knows all too well what that is like. With Rosie dealing with a strict boss, Don tasks himself with helping his son as best he can. It will mean letting Hudson make his way in the world, and grappling with awkward truths about his own identity.
💭 T H O U G H T S
The Rosie Result is the final installment in the Don Tillman trilogy by Graeme Simsion, and picks up eleven years after the previous book. I'll start out by saying the writing is good. There is decent pacing, and an easy to follow flow that allows for a respectful discussion of autism and the question of diagnosis.
Unfortunately, it seemed completely different, especially in tone, from The Rosie Project and The Rosie Effect. The main focus here is clearly on Don, and his son, Hudson's relationship. I thought the supporting cast from the previous books were an integral part of what made them so successful, so with that aspect missing, the plot often felt boring, at times more like social commentary than anything else.
At the end of the day, this third book just didn't seem necessary to me. It's quite possible that my reading tastes have changed over the years, but the humour just wasn't the same. It does speak to important issues, and explores love, parenting and being comfortable in one's skin, something I find valuable. But I also wanted to be entertained, which didn't happen.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• fans of The Big Bang Theory
• autism advocates
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"It’s better to learn from people who have had to work hard to achieve their skills, rather than the naturally talented."
"None of us is expert in all situations. It is a sign of intelligence to recognize our limitations and of maturity to seek help when required."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Ableism
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Infidelity, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Animal death and Violence
charley0796's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.5
I enjoyed this book so much more than the second in the series! Rosie actually seemed to become a person and the consequences of Don’s actions really were felt. It wasn’t ridiculous but a beautiful story about fatherhood and wanting the best for your children
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Violence
Brief conversations of physical and coercive domestic abuse. One fight scene in some depth at the end (not DV)madelnguttorms1's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Death, Violence, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Grief, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Infidelity, Infertility, Animal death, and Animal cruelty
lucyreadsfbe8a's review
funny
slow-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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence
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