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jose_kg 's review for:
The Rosie Project
by Graeme Simsion
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
Yes
I read this with my book club, I really enjoyed it, it was a lovely choice for our January read. Here are my thoughts in a nutshell.
Pros:
- I enjoyed the comedy of it
- I liked the focus on not fundamentally changing yourself for someone else
- That a relationship is something you need to work at but it still needs to feel natural, it struck a nice balance
Cons:
- I found the constant mention of BMI a bit much by the end, I understand why it was included but because there was so much focus on finding a wife it was predominantly women who were having this to describe them (because we were introduced to more of them than men) and it's cumulative effect made it feel like there was a real focus on a man's assessment of women's weight
- I guessed the 'twist' before the end but I still found it enjoyable
Pros:
- I enjoyed the comedy of it
- I liked the focus on not fundamentally changing yourself for someone else
- That a relationship is something you need to work at but it still needs to feel natural, it struck a nice balance
Cons:
- I found the constant mention of BMI a bit much by the end, I understand why it was included but because there was so much focus on finding a wife it was predominantly women who were having this to describe them (because we were introduced to more of them than men) and it's cumulative effect made it feel like there was a real focus on a man's assessment of women's weight
- I guessed the 'twist' before the end but I still found it enjoyable