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The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion

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sincerelyadi's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

This book is not my normal cup of tea, but I did love the Big Bang Theory - Sheldon Cooper vibes. Like everyone is capable of having love in their life. However I find it really strange that no one question in his life that he was on the spectrum. Like as brilliant as he was and the people around him, how did no one say anything? Also who Rosie’s father was in the end, I still don’t fully understand why it was such a big secret. So strange. Also I’m pretty sure Don had a drinking problem, then again I don’t drink so maybe it’s just a lot to me. 
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jolineliest's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

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nialiversuch's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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julierl's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I almost abandoned this because I didn't feel like putting myself through the "I don't want my wife to wear make-up" and every character is described by an estimated BMI. Which makes sense as part of the autism spectrum disorder, but was unpleasant to read none the less. Nevermind the friend who wants to sleep with a woman from every country of the world, and to always go for women under 30. There is character development! But still. I am tired.

Psycholog  is thrown under the bus here a lot. Freud is mentioned! And evolutionary Psychology is mentioned as if it is based on Science, while so much of it is opinion. But I digress. Not to mention how the sample questionnaire has severak questions where I have more than one answer (eg. I have over 100 books, but I do most of my reading with the library).

Don's inner narrative was nice. It was pacy and engaging! I don't feel like Rosie was fully flushed out.  There was one convo where the narrative went all in on sex, but the conversation had srarted revealing some things about Rosie. 

Good thing Don isn't a PhD student in epidemiology - I would have tested her dad first


Warning: alcohol is a big part of this book. Main character drinks on most pages, and you should stear clear if that is triggering. Or seek addiction treatment if you recognise yourself in Don. 
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calamitywindpetal's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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juli_khn's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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hgracieeees's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A heart-warming, quick read. I found some things about the need to change to fit in a bit difficult to agree with, but no character’s ever actually changed other than natural development. A great neurodivergent perspective on love.
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itsbumley's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

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juli_rold's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This involves spoilers.
This was a good book. I read it in a couple days. I borrowed it from my aunt, she really liked it. It is well written and interesting because it is written from a person with Asperger’s syndrome’s perspective. It is about how Don and Rosie fall in love despite their intentions. Don makes “the wife project”, which involves a questionnaire to find the perfect wife. Rosie takes the questionnaire and is obviously incompatible, but they fall in love despite this.
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satanicllama's review against another edition

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3.0

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