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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Overall, I liked it a lot. It was a charming, sweet story and I found Don and Rosie to be very likable.
The portrayal of autism gave me mixed feelings. At times Don seemed to come across as a caricature of an autistic person. However, near the end, it seems like being in love with Rosie has suddenly made his autistic traits way less pronounced (e.g. ditching rigid routines and becoming way more perceptive).
If you accept that his charater is not a perfect representation of a person on the autism spectrum and start seeing him as a multifaceted individual, his characterisation becomes way more enjoyable.
The portrayal of autism gave me mixed feelings. At times Don seemed to come across as a caricature of an autistic person. However, near the end, it seems like being in love with Rosie has suddenly made his autistic traits way less pronounced (e.g. ditching rigid routines and becoming way more perceptive).
If you accept that his charater is not a perfect representation of a person on the autism spectrum and start seeing him as a multifaceted individual, his characterisation becomes way more enjoyable.
This book was just so, so weird and I have no clue what to make of it.
This was a very enjoyable read, from an unexpected perspective.
A warm hearted, laugh out loud book that I couldn't put down. I'm spending the beginning of February reading some rom-com novels as a way to warm my heart up (it's -15 degrees in Japan right now) in time for Valentine's Day. Ain't nothing wrong with reading a book for pure enjoyment and that's what The Rosie Project is. The protagonist is a 40 year old scientist with severe social issues who embarks on a clinical project to find himself a `female life partner`… in walks Rosie and his whole scheduled world is turned topsy turvy upside down. I loved everything about this book - the characters on the sidelines were rich and 3 dimensional, every subplot was well thought out and hilarious. I am impressed with everything coming out of Australia right now!
My expectations were totally turned topsy turvy in this book.
I was surprised by the direct approach and characterization of Don and Rosie's casual and determination. I really loved the conversations Don had and his mind's changes due to Rosie.
An emotional and funny ride throughout the book till the end.
Few things that could have made it more better would have been Gene's project and Rosie's mood swings. Don's questionnaire did bring out a chance for argument but it did match with his character who was used to the routine and normality. His fear for disruption and change is expressed very well.
Wish he would have known more about his condition and work towards it too for a perfect ending.
Rosie project succeeded and executed well!!
I was surprised by the direct approach and characterization of Don and Rosie's casual and determination. I really loved the conversations Don had and his mind's changes due to Rosie.
An emotional and funny ride throughout the book till the end.
Few things that could have made it more better would have been Gene's project and Rosie's mood swings. Don's questionnaire did bring out a chance for argument but it did match with his character who was used to the routine and normality. His fear for disruption and change is expressed very well.
Wish he would have known more about his condition and work towards it too for a perfect ending.
Rosie project succeeded and executed well!!
Pretty funny. Laughed my way through the part about apricot ice cream and the speed dating.
Favorite quotes:
“And how could I be sure that other people were not doing the same—playing the game to be accepted but suspecting all the time that they were different?”
“Take notice of your emotions as well as logic. Emotions have their own logic.”
Favorite quotes:
“And how could I be sure that other people were not doing the same—playing the game to be accepted but suspecting all the time that they were different?”
“Take notice of your emotions as well as logic. Emotions have their own logic.”
A quirky modern rom-com in book form about a socially inept genetics professor and barmaid Rosie. The professor, Don, is on a quest to find a perfectly compatible specimen for his 'Wife Project' who he can eventually marry. However everything is thrown up into the air as he spends more time with the completely unsuitable Rosie on an unrelated 'Father Project'. Shenanigans ensue. The Rosie Project is written in Don's voice who has (probable) Asperger syndrome and runs his life by a neat schedule and interacts with other humans purely with logic and not emotion. It's certainly a unique perspective and put a different slant on the rom-com or chick lit genre. The storyline is fairly predictable however it's a light and easy read, with plenty of funny moments. I'd recommend for a beach or holiday quick read.
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved this book. I found it relatable and easy to read. The characters were realistic and quirky. I liked how the author didn’t label Don as a person on the spectrum and how that wasn’t the main story. Love and acceptance was instead.
Hilarious. Truly hilarious. Reading a book with awkward misadventures and misunderstandings. Was laughing out loud. Love love love