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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
Light, funny book, written from the point of view of a scientist deep in the spectrum looking for a wife.
The main character seems more like a stranded alien with superpowers than a real human. Rosie is really undeveloped.
The main character seems more like a stranded alien with superpowers than a real human. Rosie is really undeveloped.
This is a heartwarming story that had me laughing out loud at times! Loved this book and it’s characters!
Excellent narration on audio!
Excellent narration on audio!
Although the main character seems to be related to Sheldon from the Big Bang Theory and probably borrows from him a bit-you find yourself rooting for him. Cute and different-- type of romantic fiction.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
First, thank you, Dena, for the recommendation. :)
I loved this book and can't wait for the sequel (coming in December). I adored protagonist Don Jarman, a brilliant genetics professor, who lacks most social niceties and need to assess the BMI of everyone he meets. So when he decides to start the "Wife Project"--his process of finding the most appropriate spouse for him, of course he wants someone logical, punctual and does not anticipate foul-mouthed barmaid Rosie entering the picture. To say much more would spoil one of the sweetest, most surprising, sort-of love stories I've read in recent years.
I loved this book and can't wait for the sequel (coming in December). I adored protagonist Don Jarman, a brilliant genetics professor, who lacks most social niceties and need to assess the BMI of everyone he meets. So when he decides to start the "Wife Project"--his process of finding the most appropriate spouse for him, of course he wants someone logical, punctual and does not anticipate foul-mouthed barmaid Rosie entering the picture. To say much more would spoil one of the sweetest, most surprising, sort-of love stories I've read in recent years.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was quickly recommended to those who are fans of the Kiss Quotient and I can see why. It centers on another make love interest with Autism. The Rosie Project takes place in Australia and follows Don Tillman, a famed geneticist, who decides to approach his love life like a scientific experiment. During his “trials” he meets Rosie, a bartender searching for her biological father. They quickly become friends despite Rosie not meeting any of his criteria. The journey is hilarious and shows love can’t just be a bunch of checkmarks on a piece of paper. While I felt like the author didn’t do as much due diligence to create a non-stereotypical autistic protagonist, it’s still a sweet rom-com that made me laugh out loud multiple times while reading. Definitely a favorite of the year!