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reviewsmayvary's review
4.0
Funny, light, romedy with unconventional lead. Good character development. Of course, it's all wrapped up by the end. #beachRead
kellyhager's review
3.0
I am a huge fan of Harlan Coben and have been since I read Tell No One ten or so years ago. I've loved pretty much every book of his I've read, but this one fell short for me.
For one thing, I didn't understand why he couldn't get over Natalie. I understand that there are people that you don't forget. I've teared up at Tom Hanks' speech about his dead wife in Sleepless in Seattle. I just didn't get that feeling about Natalie, so I didn't understand why he never moved on and found someone else.
Understand that even a less-than-great Harlan Coben is still better than 99% of the books out there, so this is still absolutely worth your time. But if you're going to read him, this isn't the one I'd start with.
And even though I didn't love this one, I still enjoyed it a great deal and I still can't wait for his next book.
For one thing, I didn't understand why he couldn't get over Natalie. I understand that there are people that you don't forget. I've teared up at Tom Hanks' speech about his dead wife in Sleepless in Seattle. I just didn't get that feeling about Natalie, so I didn't understand why he never moved on and found someone else.
Understand that even a less-than-great Harlan Coben is still better than 99% of the books out there, so this is still absolutely worth your time. But if you're going to read him, this isn't the one I'd start with.
And even though I didn't love this one, I still enjoyed it a great deal and I still can't wait for his next book.
ellenreading_theend's review
3.0
What a gem of a book. I loved being inside Don’s head and listening to his reasonings and ramblings. I ordered a copy for myself after speeding through this library book, and got the sequel too! I’m hoping they get here in time for my trip this weekend, because I’m anxious to spend more time with Don and Rosie, and even Gene, who I ended up not hating, surprisingly.
anndouglas's review
3.0
I think I had overly high expectations for this book. Everyone was telling me I had to read it because I have a family member with Asperger's syndrome, and so I did.
There are a lot of things to like about this book. The plot is fun and engaging. The character of Rosie is fun and feisty. And the book would make a great movie. (Surely movie rights have already been sold.)
The book's major problem, however, is its main character, Don, who seems to be channelling the voice of Sheldon Cooper of The Big Bang Theory. Yes, I enjoy the character of Sheldon Cooper -- when I'm watching The Big Bang Theory. But there's more than one way to act and behave when you're a person with Asperger's syndrome, so I expected Don to have his own distinct, non-Sheldon-esque voice -- and I was disappointed in this regard.
That said, this is still a very enjoyable book. I particularly enjoyed the afterword from the author, which explains the book's genesis and development. Fascinating stuff.
There are a lot of things to like about this book. The plot is fun and engaging. The character of Rosie is fun and feisty. And the book would make a great movie. (Surely movie rights have already been sold.)
The book's major problem, however, is its main character, Don, who seems to be channelling the voice of Sheldon Cooper of The Big Bang Theory. Yes, I enjoy the character of Sheldon Cooper -- when I'm watching The Big Bang Theory. But there's more than one way to act and behave when you're a person with Asperger's syndrome, so I expected Don to have his own distinct, non-Sheldon-esque voice -- and I was disappointed in this regard.
That said, this is still a very enjoyable book. I particularly enjoyed the afterword from the author, which explains the book's genesis and development. Fascinating stuff.
glkrose's review
3.0
The character of Don is a lot. But I did enjoy the story even though the ending was resolved a little too quickly for my taste but it's basically a romcom. Of course, that was going to happen.
singerofstories's review
4.0
This was sort of difficult for me to get into. The reading/writing style is so linear because of the narrator the narrator....read it (yes, I am recommending the book to you) and you'll see what I mean.
erina's review
3.0
The Rosie Project was good, but it could have been so much better. Like most three star books I don't have too much to say. I didn't like that Don's narration constantly reminded me of Sheldon from Big Bang Theory. Yes they both have Asperger's (although that is never explicitly stated in either case), but that does not mean that they ere the exact same person with the exact same voice. I was excited to spend time with a main character that had Asperger's because, in general, people with Asperger's have different perspectives and though processes (or not so much) from mine. One of my favourite things about fiction is spending time in someone's world. However, instead of a really fresh perspective, I felt like I was in the same-old stereotype. Sheldon can stay on tv, thanks.
I felt that the conclusion of this book was wrapped up too quickly and neatly. Give me messy! Or at least more than three pages to tie up the threads in a sparkly bow.
The Rosie Project kept me engaged, I liked the characters and the plot well enough, but it was nothing to write home about. Two days after I read the book and it is already drifting from my mind...
I felt that the conclusion of this book was wrapped up too quickly and neatly. Give me messy! Or at least more than three pages to tie up the threads in a sparkly bow.
The Rosie Project kept me engaged, I liked the characters and the plot well enough, but it was nothing to write home about. Two days after I read the book and it is already drifting from my mind...
caffeinatedbibliophile's review
3.0
I'm not sure if I'm even going to try to review this. I'm having a hard time figuring out how I feel about this one. On the one hand, I enjoyed reading it, for the most part. But I had some issues with the characters. I'm going to think about it longer, and maybe then I'll come back and edit this.
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