A review by bealmg
O Projeto Rosie by Graeme Simsion

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

2.5

This was not as good as I expected given the glowing reviews :( A super easy read, but I think it lacked depth. Don, the main character, was the stereotypical white male on the autism spectrum - think Sheldon Cooper but Australian. While it was entertaining and interesting to read his perspective on the world and on human interactions, there wasn't much character development (I don't count
make-overs for the sake of someone else
as character development, sorry). Same with Rosie, who seemed like a great character at first, but also lacked from deeper development as a character. 
While the story kept me entertained, the ending was too rushed and I wished we could have seen more from Rosie's perspective other than
accepting Don's proposal
. Overall, it was an okay novel and thumbs up for autistic representation, but I wanted more.
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