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3.45 AVERAGE
3.45 AVERAGE
I didn't enjoy this book as much as I did the The Rosie Project, but it's still one heck of a book. Don Tillman is one my favorite characters ever. I think maybe my years of experience with autism help me see Don in a different way than those who haven't experienced it. Rosie was slightly annoying this time around, but if you've ever spent time with a very rigid person, you can sympathize with her. Plus, you know, pregnancy hormones probably didn't help. This one is a bit more serious than the first, but I still laughed out loud many times. Great sequel!
Fantastic. I enjoyed this sequel to "The Rosie Project" just as much if not more. It was witty, charming, relatable (for me anyway), and full of good writing. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who read the first one. I enjoyed every minute of it.
medium-paced
Ok. This one was... tough.
I see where it was going but I feel like it kind of hit the mark with what I expected. This sequel is supposed to be running off the high of the original, but some of the "jokes" fall flat... and sexist.
And yes, I get it, the main character is on the Autism Spectrum and accordingly, there are going to be awkward moments and inappropriate comments, but at times... it was too much. Women being incubators, always focusing on women's weight and BMI... Eek.
After a while I just started ignoring those and basically rolling my eyes, and I found the book more enjoyable. It still made it a tough read for me as I wanted to wince. I get why it's there, but I feel like the creative decision the author has with a story like this makes it so he could have avoided the sexist comment repeatedly. Over and over. The joke got old fast.
Overall, I didn't find it as charming as the original. I still want to read the last book because I am determined to finish some more series in my backlog but... eh. I'm not necessarily excited for the book, more excited to finish a series as an accomplishment, if you know what I mean.
But positive note? There are some very sweet scenes hidden in this book.
Three out of five stars.
I see where it was going but I feel like it kind of hit the mark with what I expected. This sequel is supposed to be running off the high of the original, but some of the "jokes" fall flat... and sexist.
And yes, I get it, the main character is on the Autism Spectrum and accordingly, there are going to be awkward moments and inappropriate comments, but at times... it was too much. Women being incubators, always focusing on women's weight and BMI... Eek.
After a while I just started ignoring those and basically rolling my eyes, and I found the book more enjoyable. It still made it a tough read for me as I wanted to wince. I get why it's there, but I feel like the creative decision the author has with a story like this makes it so he could have avoided the sexist comment repeatedly. Over and over. The joke got old fast.
Overall, I didn't find it as charming as the original. I still want to read the last book because I am determined to finish some more series in my backlog but... eh. I'm not necessarily excited for the book, more excited to finish a series as an accomplishment, if you know what I mean.
But positive note? There are some very sweet scenes hidden in this book.
Three out of five stars.
3.5 - I enjoyed the first book more, but still worth the read.
https://www.amazon.nl/Het-Rosie-effect-Graeme-Simsion-ebook/dp/B00O7UDA8I
because: (nederlandse editie link): first book was fun
because: (nederlandse editie link): first book was fun
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
tense
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
Ibland stöter man på böcker som är väldigt annorlunda mot allt annat man har läst. Så var det med Projekt Rosie, första delen i den här serien om den specielle Don. På Bokmässan 2016 hade jag sådan tur att Rosieeffekten fanns i en goodiebag som jag fick på ett feelgoodmingel. Trots att jag då verkligen gillade förra boken så har det dröjt så hör länge innan jag kom mig för att läsa nästa. Nästan på dagen fem år efter att jag läste Projekt Rosie så tog jag mig an uppföljaren Rosieeffekten.
Problemet, eller vad man ska kalla det, med så här speciella böcker är att överraskningsfaktorn är borta när man läser ytterligare en bok. Jag är ju beredd på Don och hans... speciella natur. Följden blir ju så klart att det inte blir riktigt lika kul och omtumlande som första boken, men det här är fortfarande både speciellt och bra. Kanske på ett lite annat sätt också, med betydligt mer mörker.
Rosieeffekten är kanske korrekt klassad som feelgood, men det är helt klart inte den glättiga, tramsiga sorten. Det finns faktiskt en tredje del också, men den har inte översatts. Frågan är om den blir det och om jag i annat fall ska läsa den på engelska. För läsa den vill jag.
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Problemet, eller vad man ska kalla det, med så här speciella böcker är att överraskningsfaktorn är borta när man läser ytterligare en bok. Jag är ju beredd på Don och hans... speciella natur. Följden blir ju så klart att det inte blir riktigt lika kul och omtumlande som första boken, men det här är fortfarande både speciellt och bra. Kanske på ett lite annat sätt också, med betydligt mer mörker.
Rosieeffekten är kanske korrekt klassad som feelgood, men det är helt klart inte den glättiga, tramsiga sorten. Det finns faktiskt en tredje del också, men den har inte översatts. Frågan är om den blir det och om jag i annat fall ska läsa den på engelska. För läsa den vill jag.
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3.5 stars, but I rounded up because I feel like it is an entertaining book that illustrates the complication of marriage while being very entertaining. Don Tillman is a fun narrator, and while this book was not as good as The Rosie Project, it is still a worthwhile read.