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3.45 AVERAGE
3.45 AVERAGE
Though this book carried on with the previous story, I found it to be not quite as enjoyable as the first one. However, I did find the tales of the "men's group" to be entertaining. The plot was a bit more convoluted for me and Rosie was a more distant personage in this book, but Don Tilman continued to hold her in great esteem and try to win her approval - well in the scenario of his thought processes.
Just as good as the first book if not better. I didn't want this book to end, and I couldn't stop reading it. And it's made it to my all time favourites list.
Damn it. I wanted to utterly love this book. I loved the first one, The Rosie Project, but the second one just failed for me. It made a mistake that many second books make. Let's have a character suddenly decided to be angry about something he/she had already decided to accept. Calamity arises. Once again, character decides to live with the issue. I really disliked Rosie in this book. She knew damn well what Don was like. She chose to to try and conceive without discussing it with him and then is annoyed because he's not on board with her plan immediately. Then she resents how he acts throughout the book.
The book series has been built on Don being an undiagnosed Aspie. Don has already proven that he does not understand or see the need to lie-he tried to have a student expelled for cheating. The idea that he would be able to carry out a long convoluted lie is ridiculous. The concern for stress infused high cortisol levels is a good reason to lie at first, but then it gets out of hand. Why does Don not worry about Rosie's stress when she's contemplating leaving him? Also, the idea the an apartment in NY would be big enough to have two bathrooms and have Rosie never go into it and Don's drawings is absurd. If that isn't enough, having a social worker be that unprofessional as to treat someone she had met before is insane. Lydia could have lost her license over that. Ludicrous.
I ended up just being angry at the end of this book. So much opportunity lost. I am rereading The Rosie Project again so I can start liking the characters again. If I'm honest though, I have to say Don getting in trouble for trying to film kid in the park was utterly hilarious. That was a classic scene and just brilliant. I hope there is a third and even first book if the writer can return to his roots. Seeing Don as a parent would be fantastic. But please, burn the Rosie Effect, that does not deserve to be remembered.
The book series has been built on Don being an undiagnosed Aspie. Don has already proven that he does not understand or see the need to lie-he tried to have a student expelled for cheating. The idea that he would be able to carry out a long convoluted lie is ridiculous. The concern for stress infused high cortisol levels is a good reason to lie at first, but then it gets out of hand. Why does Don not worry about Rosie's stress when she's contemplating leaving him? Also, the idea the an apartment in NY would be big enough to have two bathrooms and have Rosie never go into it and Don's drawings is absurd. If that isn't enough, having a social worker be that unprofessional as to treat someone she had met before is insane. Lydia could have lost her license over that. Ludicrous.
I ended up just being angry at the end of this book. So much opportunity lost. I am rereading The Rosie Project again so I can start liking the characters again. If I'm honest though, I have to say Don getting in trouble for trying to film kid in the park was utterly hilarious. That was a classic scene and just brilliant. I hope there is a third and even first book if the writer can return to his roots. Seeing Don as a parent would be fantastic. But please, burn the Rosie Effect, that does not deserve to be remembered.
Such a disappointment after a hilarious prequel.....trying to repeat the same magic and it fails :(
I just love these books. The sequel is not as good as the original, but still great ;).
I haven't read the Rosie Project yet and I still thoroughly enjoyed this incredibly funny book. The main character, Don, is hilarious in his awkward social encounters and his very honest personal reflections. He is a genuine guy with an analytical mind that seems never to get offended by anyone or anything. Unfortunately, I was not as impressed with Rosie who seems quite one dimensional and boring. Overall I loved the book and will read the first one at my first opportunity.
I adore Don, which meant that I had to set this book aside multiple times because everything was so stressful and awful for him. It follows a similar arc, in that there are a series of misunderstandings and mishaps, a sense that all will be hopeless, and then a happy resolution. But the misunderstandings and mishaps seem so much worse. I couldn’t just laugh them off.
So it's not that it was a poorly written book. On the contrary, it was just as captivating as the first... just, not enjoyable in the same way due to the heavier issues. My rating reflects my enjoyment, rather than Graeme Simsion's skill.
Rosie was relatable in The Rosie Project, but she made me furious in this book. Don’s troubles more or less all start with her, beginning with the fact that she becomes pregnant after stopping her birth control without consulting Don (actually, with consulting Don, but after he’s expressed a preference to wait before having children and he’s under the impression that she agrees) and continuing through a lot of ludicrous behaviors, like getting frustrated because he deigns to ask her to not drink while pregnant and cooks her healthy foods. Ultimately, this book is a whole lot of people telling Don he’ll make a terrible father, then getting mad that he doesn’t seem more excited about becoming a father or more involved with Rosie, even though she pushes him away at every turn.
Don's voice is still delightful. I really enjoy his inner dialogue. Gene continues to be a compelling character. I don’t know if I’ve ever liked such an unlikable character. He really is awful, and yet he’s such a good friend to Don in many ways. I enjoy the friends-with-faults that Don collects. The George storyline finishes with a particularly poignant end. Which was a relief, because I was struggling to be truly happy for Rosie/Don at the end.
So it's not that it was a poorly written book. On the contrary, it was just as captivating as the first... just, not enjoyable in the same way due to the heavier issues. My rating reflects my enjoyment, rather than Graeme Simsion's skill.
Rosie was relatable in The Rosie Project, but she made me furious in this book. Don’s troubles more or less all start with her, beginning with the fact that she becomes pregnant after stopping her birth control without consulting Don (actually, with consulting Don, but after he’s expressed a preference to wait before having children and he’s under the impression that she agrees) and continuing through a lot of ludicrous behaviors, like getting frustrated because he deigns to ask her to not drink while pregnant and cooks her healthy foods. Ultimately, this book is a whole lot of people telling Don he’ll make a terrible father, then getting mad that he doesn’t seem more excited about becoming a father or more involved with Rosie, even though she pushes him away at every turn.
Don's voice is still delightful. I really enjoy his inner dialogue. Gene continues to be a compelling character. I don’t know if I’ve ever liked such an unlikable character. He really is awful, and yet he’s such a good friend to Don in many ways. I enjoy the friends-with-faults that Don collects. The George storyline finishes with a particularly poignant end. Which was a relief, because I was struggling to be truly happy for Rosie/Don at the end.
3.5 stars. Likes it but not as good as the Rosie Project