Reviews

The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion

love_larry's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.25

igarcias's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

readingrenbo's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

octosaurusrex's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

emilyb_chicago's review against another edition

4.0

In a similar vein to "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime", this book is written from the view point and from within the mind of Don Tillman, who is on the autism spectrum. Although it is clear from the style of writing and some obvious hints dropped at the beginning of the book that Don is on the spectrum, he is unaware of this fact himself. There is a charm and literalness that is amusing and educational at the same time.

If you enjoyed "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime" then you will also enjoy this one.

agrinczel's review against another edition

5.0

Very charming and endearing.

I read (listened) to this as part of the 2017 #MMDChallenge (fun): "A book in a genre you usually avoid"

shaila_m's review against another edition

5.0

This is one of the better feel good books I've read... Some of these situations in this book are hilarious!

kle105's review against another edition

4.0

I originally wanted to read this book because I was provided an early release of the second book, and I wanted to read them in order. Don Tillman is a genetics scientist who has a slightly less average approach to life. While he identifies that some of his less than social skills and strong reasoning skills can be considered on the Autism side, no clear diagnosis is given. He comes up with a list of attributes he wants in a wife in the form of a detailed questionnaire, with such meticulous detail. Rosie is looking to find her biological father since the man who raised her was seen as lacking. Don decides to help Rosie even though she is not a suitable candidate for his "Wife Project". Don's inability to be sensitive to others, and blurting out what is on his mind, gets him in plenty of trouble. Though while brutally honest, and logical to a fault he is quite an endearing character.

sade's review against another edition

2.0

I willingly admit that i find reading romance novels entirely uninteresting. I honestly cannot work up a shit load of enthusiam reading sometimes over 200 pages for people who in most cases can solve their problem by just laying their cards on the table.

If romance genre isn't your strong suit i would recommend this novel based on the fact that issues got resolved fairly quickly and the Don Tillman's character was actually quite engaging.
I was going to go into negatives but meh...Basically its heart warming story, two people find each other against all odds and live happily ever after.

lillypowell's review against another edition

funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0