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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.
shanhautman's review against another edition
4.0
A funny and easy read. For the most part, the narrative moved along at a good clip, but it wasn't consistent - dragged in a few places. I'll probably read the next in the series to see if the momentum continues.
novabird's review against another edition
4.0
For a real Eeyore subtype, this light offering delighted me. What a fun read that had me laughing. Other than body humor, I typically like dark cynical humor that makes me also wince. Yet “The Rosie Project,” made me laugh in a light-hearted way that I haven’t laughed like in a while. So, thanks to Simsion, I had a reprieve from my more pessimistic side. A real comfort book that allows a place for everyone type of optimism.
becky_mercer93's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.25
khaufnaak's review against another edition
4.0
The Rosie Project is a relatively fun an easy to read book, but the way it frames autism is kind of weird. It’s like some cool quirk that makes you better than others because you’re less emotional and more goal and detail oriented, and at a certain point in the book I kind of went, “Did a man write this?” (Not knowing who the author was.) I obviously don’t have an issue with authors who are men or romance written by men, but the level of romanticization of being a person who lacks emotions is weirdly more common amongst men. Not only that but I feel like the characterization (and almost, like, fetishization) of autism isn’t really accurate, or at least a gross generalization. I don’t know how to exactly verbalize what I’m thinking and I don’t have that much experience with autism, but those are the thoughts that came to mind as I read it and after I had finished it. It’s otherwise a nice cliche romance novel.
lindsayaunderwood's review against another edition
4.0
I haven't read a "feel good romance" for what seems like a really long time. This was def light hearted and fun. Enjoyed it as the romantic comedy it was.
aksharasoman's review against another edition
informative
reflective
tense
slow-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
4.0