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jenhurst's review against another edition
4.0
This reminded me a lot of The Kiss Quotient and The Bride Test, but more of a contemporary feel than a romance. I was pleasantly surprised by how good this is. Don is a very likeable character and I liked the slow falling for Rosie. Rosie’s patient/tolerance for his quirks and ability to pull him out of them is so cute.
brittg's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
zoefruitcake's review against another edition
5.0
This was an enjoyable reread for my book group. I look forward to hearing what they thought of it
nataliagubinski's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
4.0
mangohero's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
sam_hartwig's review against another edition
4.0
This was hilarious! Since reading it, well listening on audio, I have recommended it to so many people.
Don had me laughing out loud so many times. I loved the scene when he went to the restaurant and wasn't wearing the right jacket. He ended up kicking the bouncer's butt after trying to explain that his jacket is far superior to a normal dinner jacket, they didn't seem to get it. Haha!
I loved the way Graeme Simsion captured Don's personality. Don is so extremely intelligent, but he needs help understanding some of the most common social situations. At times I cringed at what Don said or did, but he still made me smile in the end because he was slowly learning. Like there was this scene where Rosie used air talking marks and I liked the way Simsion explained it through Don's eyes. It was such a hoot!
I hear that they're going to make this into a movie. I'd love to see that, I think this book will translate perfectly into a movie.
If you're looking for a feel good novel with lots of giggles and an unconventional romance, then get on board if you haven't already. You won't be disappointed.
Don had me laughing out loud so many times. I loved the scene when he went to the restaurant and wasn't wearing the right jacket. He ended up kicking the bouncer's butt after trying to explain that his jacket is far superior to a normal dinner jacket, they didn't seem to get it. Haha!
I loved the way Graeme Simsion captured Don's personality. Don is so extremely intelligent, but he needs help understanding some of the most common social situations. At times I cringed at what Don said or did, but he still made me smile in the end because he was slowly learning. Like there was this scene where Rosie used air talking marks and I liked the way Simsion explained it through Don's eyes. It was such a hoot!
I hear that they're going to make this into a movie. I'd love to see that, I think this book will translate perfectly into a movie.
If you're looking for a feel good novel with lots of giggles and an unconventional romance, then get on board if you haven't already. You won't be disappointed.
laurasauras's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book the first time I read it and I loved it the second time as well. I see a lot of comments criticising the book for portraying an autistic man as being unemotional and I have to wonder if they read the same book as me. Maybe they just don't have direct experience with neurodiversity. Don was incredibly emotional, he just didn't know how to check in with himself or report his feelings. It was first person POV, we're at the mercy of his account of events. We're not supposed to take him at his *word* when he pretends to be impartial, we're supposed to look at his actions and read the clear emotions in them.
Love this book, I know I'll revisit it again.
Love this book, I know I'll revisit it again.
dghoiem's review against another edition
2.0
It took me a while to warm up to Don Tillman and perhaps that's the point. If you are the kind who frequently DNF books, then you may be inclined to bail but if you give it time, he will grow on you.
For 2/3 of the book, I was just looking to finish. But by the end I became invested enough that I'll consider reading the next in the series.
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Knowing people on the spectrum, I found Don's ability to change so quickly a bit unbelievable. But his quirks (such as assessing everyone's BMI) were amusing and his desire to grow and change made him a character you wanted to cheer for.For 2/3 of the book, I was just looking to finish. But by the end I became invested enough that I'll consider reading the next in the series.