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3.45 AVERAGE
3.45 AVERAGE
Another hilarious update in the life of Don Tillman and Rosie Jarman. Their completely abnormal normal marriage and a peek into preparing for parenthood. It measures up to exactly what you would dream might happen.
I am sure it won't be the last episode in their seriously funny adventure.
Thanks Graeme Simsion for creating such unique and flawed characters......
I am sure it won't be the last episode in their seriously funny adventure.
Thanks Graeme Simsion for creating such unique and flawed characters......
Oh Rosie and Don.... I loved the first book and was excited to find there was a second book. I still love these characters, but.... this was disappointing -- Rosie and Don getting a divorce? Really? And it seemed like the author went out of his way in this one to put Don in implausible situations -- it just seemed more forced and didn't have the "Rosie and Don take on the world" feel of the last book. Rosie didn't seem to be acting true to character in this book. I could never quite believe that Rosie did not feel Don would be a good parent.
Not as charming as the first in the series but a pleasant read nonetheless.
I really enjoyed The Rosie Project. I was laughing out loud throughout most of the book. My expectations were pretty high starting The Rosie Effect, and I feel somewhat let down.
I wasn't as engaged with the characters this time round. I will admit it could very well be my own bias towards books with character that end up pregnant. I do not like pregnancy books or story lines very much. Babies do not fix all your problems, despite what books like Beautiful Disaster will lead you to believe (ps. don't go read Beautiful Disaster now because of this).
The Rosie Effect still had funny parts, but none that made me laugh out loud like the first book. This book is a good read if you don't really have anything else around, and you don't want to have to focus on anything too dense or plot-heavy.
I wasn't as engaged with the characters this time round. I will admit it could very well be my own bias towards books with character that end up pregnant. I do not like pregnancy books or story lines very much. Babies do not fix all your problems, despite what books like Beautiful Disaster will lead you to believe (ps. don't go read Beautiful Disaster now because of this).
The Rosie Effect still had funny parts, but none that made me laugh out loud like the first book. This book is a good read if you don't really have anything else around, and you don't want to have to focus on anything too dense or plot-heavy.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Not as funny as the previous book, but touching.
I love Don Tillman - what a great character. I love hearing his train of thought and seeing things from his perspective. I am not going to lie, I didn't like this book quite as much as the first, and ended up **spoiler alert** disliking Rosie. I also found one part of the book frustrating - it is actually specifically taught in vet school NOT TO USE A TRACTOR in a calving. It is dangerous for mom and calf, and not necessary. I found it frustrating that the vet in the scene indicated that was the next step like this was routine - who was a Graeme Simsion's source for this information? So that did upset me a bit obviously. Otherwise, a lot of comedic moments and definitely a good summer read.
A very enjoyable sequel to The Rosie Project, though not as good.
I started this one immediately after finishing The Rosie Project, which I enjoyed immensely and found quite humorous. The Rosie Effect stressed me out! The lack of communication was irritating as was the unethical practices by the social worker and brushes with the law. I know the point was to add to the humor and two married people not communicating is a common thing, but the whole plot felt unnecessary since the conflict could be easily fixed by talking with one another honestly. If I could go back, I would just stop at the first book.