Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion

10 reviews

jolineliest's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming and Alcohol

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Death, and Alcoholism

Minor: Grief, Bullying, Car accident, Fatphobia, Dementia, Sexual content, Mental illness, and Suicide

nialiversuch's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infidelity, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Body shaming, and Fatphobia

Moderate: Death of parent, Addiction, Death, Cursing, Misogyny, Ableism, and Medical content

Minor: Dementia, Forced institutionalization, Terminal illness, Suicide, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Grief, Sexual content, Mental illness, Religious bigotry, and Blood

greads2's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This book was good. Although I know the repeated mention of weight and BMI was meant to show the characters analytical approach I found it a bit uncomfortable and it could be upsetting to people who struggle with body image or eating disorders. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming

Minor: Mental illness, Suicide, and Car accident

readerette's review

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A very sweet story though a key character's transformation took place a little hurriedly. This kind of thing is not surprising for a romance, but did throw off my enjoyment a bit. Don is a complex and relatable character and Rosie doesn't get quite as much depth, but she's a good match for him. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity and Cursing

Minor: Mental illness

theverycraftyvegan's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

I’ve had this book on my shelves for a while and I’m so glad to have finally read it. 

Don is unknowingly on the spectrum. He’s smart, he’s scheduled, and he’s picky. He needed someone like his friend Gene to show him exactly what NOT to do in a relationship, someone like Claudia to give him blunt but valuable advice, someone like Dave to be a normal friend, and someone like Rosie to knock his entire world off balance. 

He doesn’t need to fit into the “goofball” or the “nerd” stereotype. He can be himself and anyone worth keeping around will love him for who he truly is. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol and Infidelity

Moderate: Mental illness, Car accident, Death of parent, and Suicide

Minor: Animal death and Animal cruelty

juli_khn's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Car accident, Classism, Death, Dementia, Cursing, Sexism, Death of parent, and Fatphobia

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Dementia, Blood, Mental illness, Animal death, Sexism, Cursing, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Car accident, Ableism, Alcohol, Chronic illness, Classism, Fatphobia, Medical content, and Suicide

bookishdiya's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity and Medical content

Minor: Alcohol, Death of parent, Dementia, Car accident, Grief, Suicide, and Mental illness

itsbumley's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Infidelity, Mental illness, Grief, Bullying, and Death of parent

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Mental illness

mmouse1977's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.75

While this was a light-hearted read, I can't get on board with stereotyping traits of Asperger's as fun, funny, inspiring, etc. The main character seems somewhat self aware and likes to gather information, but is undiagnosed? I find that strange. That being said, it was quick and the characters had some endearing traits.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness and Sexism

victoriafrombookclub's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny informative lighthearted fast-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? It's complicated

4.5

I would read this book again - and that's something I rarely ever do. The love story is enjoyable and believable. I appreciate that the conflict isn't superficial or based on situational misunderstandings as so many romance novels are prone to do. The resolution is satisfying while not oversimplifying the issues that the protagonist and his love interest face.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Dementia, Grief, Mental illness, Suicide, and Terminal illness