An international sensation, this hilarious, feel-good novel is narrated by an oddly charming and socially challenged genetics professor on an unusual quest: to find out if he is capable of true love.
Don Tillman, professor of genetics, has never been on a second date. He is a man who can count all his friends on the fingers of one hand, whose lifelong difficulty with social rituals has convinced him that he is simply not wired for romance. So when an acquaintance informs him that he would make a “wonderful” husband, his first reaction is shock. Yet he must concede to the statistical probability that there is someone for everyone, and he embarks upon The Wife Project. In the orderly, evidence-based manner with which he approaches all things, Don sets out to find the perfect partner. She will be punctual and logical—most definitely not a barmaid, a smoker, a drinker, or a late-arriver.
Yet Rosie Jarman is all these things. She is also beguiling, fiery, intelligent—and on a quest of her own. She is looking for her biological father, a search that a certain DNA expert might be able to help her with. Don's Wife Project takes a back burner to the Father Project and an unlikely relationship blooms, forcing the scientifically minded geneticist to confront the spontaneous whirlwind that is Rosie—and the realization that love is not always what looks good on paper.
The Rosie Project is a moving and hilarious novel for anyone who has ever tenaciously gone after life or love in the face of overwhelming challenges.
My Blabberings:
I really loved this unique and nerd-tastic romantic comedy! This book was definitely a page turner, the atypical characters compelled me to find out what quirky thing would come out of their mouths. My connection with both Rosie and Don was immediate - I loved these two misfits! Don made me smile with his misunderstanding of people and Rosie was tough but vulnerable too. The Rosie Project was unlike most chick-lit books I've read thanks to the strength of the main characters.
This book helps the reader realize that sometimes, even with heavy preparation, we don't know what we want. Recommended? Absolutely! Why should you read it? Characters that you will be rooting for on the edge of your couch and laugh-out-loud funny to boot! If you liked the movie "Stranger Than Fiction" or enjoy watching "The Big Bang Theory" you will like The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion.
4/5 stars
I've not been a big reader of chick-lit (as opposed to straightforward romance), but you make this one stand out from the crowd. I may have to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI just got this one because it was a kindle daily deal the other day. So glad you enjoyed it! I loved Stranger Than Fiction, so I have a feeling I'll like this one.
ReplyDeleteI read it and thought the last third was a little forced, rushed and lacked depth. The premise is great, though, and I can definitely see it as a movie.
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