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The Rosie Project
295 pages, 2014
fiction
1382 booksThe internationally bestselling romantic comedy by Rosie Jarman and Don Tillman, “bursting with warmth, emotional depth, and humor” (Entertainment Weekly) features the socially challenged genetics professor, Don, as he seeks true love.
The art of love is never a science—meet Don Tillman, a brilliant yet socially inept professor of genetics who’s decided it’s time he found a wife. In the orderly manner with which Don approaches all things, he designs The Wife Project to find his perfect partner: a sixteen-page survey to filter out smokers, drinkers, and late arrives.
Rosie Jarman possesses all these qualities; however, she doesn’t fit Don’s ideal profile for marriage material either – even if she is “quite intelligent for a barmaid.” But when Don meets her biological father during an investigation into her past and becomes entangled in her quest to find him, their relationship blossoms into something neither could have imagined.
In The Rosie Project, Graeme Simsion encourages us to embrace our uniqueness. The protagonist, Don Tillman, is not your typical hero. He's socially awkward and lives life by strict schedules and rules. But it's these quirks that make him endearing and relatable. So, take a leaf out of Don's book and celebrate what makes you different.
The Rosie Project is a testament to the unpredictability of love. Don sets out to find a wife using a scientific approach, but ends up falling for Rosie, who doesn't fit his criteria at all. This shows that love can't be planned or controlled, it just happens when you least expect it.
Don's journey in The Rosie Project shows us that change is possible. He starts off as a rigid, rule-bound individual but gradually learns to let go and adapt to new situations. This is a great reminder that it's never too late to change and grow.
Graeme Simsion highlights the importance of communication in relationships. Don and Rosie's relationship faces many hurdles due to misunderstandings and lack of communication. This book encourages us to express our feelings and thoughts openly to avoid unnecessary conflicts.
The Rosie Project teaches us not to judge people based on first impressions. Don, with his odd habits and strict routines, might seem strange at first. But as you dig deeper into the book, you'll find that he's a kind-hearted and loyal individual. So, remember to give people a chance before making judgments.
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The Rosie Project is a novel that I found to be both humorous and profound. It's a story that will make you laugh, but also make you think.
Bill Gates - Microsoft Co-founderThe Rosie Project is a delightful novel, full of humor and heart. It's a story that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page.
Nicholas Kristof - Journalist, Author