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3.45 AVERAGE
3.45 AVERAGE
Last year I thoroughly enjoyed The Rosie Project, and I was delighted that I finally got my hands on a copy of the sequel.
Unfortunately, I'm sad to report that the Rosie magic is all but gone; Don Tillman was less charming and quirky, the plot even less plausible and more ridiculous than the first, the many overdrawn characters so trite, and the overall experience of spending time with Don and Rosie left me cold.
In one word: meh.
Unfortunately, I'm sad to report that the Rosie magic is all but gone; Don Tillman was less charming and quirky, the plot even less plausible and more ridiculous than the first, the many overdrawn characters so trite, and the overall experience of spending time with Don and Rosie left me cold.
In one word: meh.
Less engaging sequel which continues the story of Don and Rosie. Skip it and go to the third one.
Having just finished The Rosie Project I was excited to jump directly into the sequel but I wasn’t expecting something so deep.
This takes place about a year after The Rosie Project ends. Don and Rosie are now living in NYC where Don is a genetics researcher at Columbia University and Rosie is in medical school and finishing up her PhD, also at Columbia. Things go awry when Don learns Rosie is pregnant. In true Don fashion, he uses his research skills to figure out how to be a good Dad.
At first glance this sounds like it will be a funny continuation of the adventures of Don and Rosie, but it’s actually not funny at all. Sure, there are few times I chuckled, but mostly I felt depressed listening to the all of the issues Don encounters. While he’s still as quirky as ever, Rosie isn’t likable at all which lends to this not being as charming as its predecessor. While I appreciate Mr. Simsion’s attempt to continue the story, I wish he would have continued with the comedic parts.
As much as I didn’t enjoy this, I still jumped immediately into the third book, The Rosie Result. Here’s hoping it’s as funny and charming as the original.
This takes place about a year after The Rosie Project ends. Don and Rosie are now living in NYC where Don is a genetics researcher at Columbia University and Rosie is in medical school and finishing up her PhD, also at Columbia. Things go awry when Don learns Rosie is pregnant. In true Don fashion, he uses his research skills to figure out how to be a good Dad.
At first glance this sounds like it will be a funny continuation of the adventures of Don and Rosie, but it’s actually not funny at all. Sure, there are few times I chuckled, but mostly I felt depressed listening to the all of the issues Don encounters. While he’s still as quirky as ever, Rosie isn’t likable at all which lends to this not being as charming as its predecessor. While I appreciate Mr. Simsion’s attempt to continue the story, I wish he would have continued with the comedic parts.
As much as I didn’t enjoy this, I still jumped immediately into the third book, The Rosie Result. Here’s hoping it’s as funny and charming as the original.
I loved The Rosie Project, but you very quickly discover it was a one-book idea, great as it was. This struggles from go to whoa, and is best avoided. Just re-read the first one, it's a much better idea.
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
This was not as amusing as the first in the series but still a good book for listening to while driving. There is so much repetition you won't miss much if your attention wanders.
Nothing upsets me more than miscommunication and this book was a big blob of it
Still enjoyable, but pretty disappointing after I loved the first one so much.
I really wanted to like it because I so loved The Rosie Project, but by the time I was halfway through I could not stand literally any of the characters. In the first book they had been quirky but still relatable and funny, but in this book the character interactions were awkward and not funny at all. The development and actions of the characters was also not consistent with the first book IMO.
I also found the portrayal of the women throughout the book to be awful - the stereotypical unreasonable pregnant women, evil social worker, and the general lack of effort in developing the women (even Rosie) as characters to the same level as the men. Obviously the main character/narrator is a man, but that’s not an excuse to neglect the female characters.
I was ready to quit halfway through but with the advice of my mother (who’s read the whole trilogy), I skipped to the last couple of chapters to get the gist so that I could move on to The Rosie Result, which I’ve been told is much better. I sure hope so.
I also found the portrayal of the women throughout the book to be awful - the stereotypical unreasonable pregnant women, evil social worker, and the general lack of effort in developing the women (even Rosie) as characters to the same level as the men. Obviously the main character/narrator is a man, but that’s not an excuse to neglect the female characters.
I was ready to quit halfway through but with the advice of my mother (who’s read the whole trilogy), I skipped to the last couple of chapters to get the gist so that I could move on to The Rosie Result, which I’ve been told is much better. I sure hope so.