The international bestselling romantic comedy “bursting with warmth, emotional depth, and…humor,” (Entertainment Weekly) featuring the oddly charming, 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, evidence-based … orderly, evidence-based manner with which Don approaches all things, he designs the Wife Project to find his perfect partner: a sixteen-page, scientifically valid survey to filter out the drinkers, the smokers, the late arrivers.
Rosie Jarman possesses all these qualities. Don easily disqualifies her as a candidate for The Wife Project (even if she is “quite intelligent for a barmaid”). But Don is intrigued by Rosie’s own quest to identify her biological father. When an unlikely relationship develops as they collaborate on The Father Project, Don is forced to confront the spontaneous whirlwind that is Rosie―and the realization that, despite your best scientific efforts, you don’t find love, it finds you.
Arrestingly endearing and entirely unconventional, Graeme Simsion’s distinctive debut “navigates the choppy waters of adult relationships, both romantic and platonic, with a fresh take (USA TODAY). “Filled with humor and plenty of heart, The Rosie Project is a delightful reminder that all of us, no matter how we’re wired, just want to fit in” (Chicago Tribune).
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“The Rosie Project” is probably my new favorite love story. Ironically, there is very little “love” in it. At least not in the traditional sense. It was certainly no Julie Garwood or Catherine Coulter. And yet, there was so much non-traditional love, that it melted my heart.
I found that I have many of the same qualities as the main character, …
I loved this story. It was so out of the box and wonderful. A delightful read that will stay with me.
Very enjoyable
4.5 stars. I’ve had this book on my shelf downstairs for over 2 years. I am so upset I didn’t read it sooner. What a wonderful, laugh out loud novel that really examines relationships and what we consider “normal”. It was interesting to read a “romance” book from a guy’s point of view…and what a guy. Don Tillman really keeps you …
Loved this book; it made my long drive one filled with laughter.
wonderful read in every way. Heart warming – we really root for the characters.
Delightfully different, humorous story of a man with Asperger’s who takes on the challenge of finding a life partner as only an Aspie might.
A fun romance- good read
Very enjoyable reading
2.5
While I certainly understand the charm and delight that readers experience from this book, it just didn’t do it for me. One reviewer described Tillman as a “Sheldon Cooper-like character you’d find in Big Bang Theory fan fiction” and I couldn’t agree more. Fans of the Big Bang Theory will see so much of Sheldon Cooper in this character that …
A totally fresh and original story with unforgettable characters. I loved everything about this book, from the voice to the storytelling to getting a glimpse into the main character, Don’s, brilliant and yet very different mind. A man “wired differently,” and yet able to provide rare insight, understanding, and compassion to us all. I sincerely …
I very rarely choose 5 stars for a book, but this one absolutely hits so very high. Don can classify everyone but himself. His clinical approach to all aspects of his life are rife with opportunities for contrast and heading in a non-normal direction. Rosie is also an outlier, and together they’re struggling their way through it all. My only …
A man with Asbergers wantsa wife. An eight page front and back questionnaire is his vehicle but a friend sets him up with someone who fails every measurement.
I loved everything about this book, I could not put it down. Most entertaining book I have read in a good while.
I adored this uncommon love story! Sweet, funny, witty, and with endearing characters. The Rosie Project is a thoroughly enjoyable read.
Loved it!! Endearing and hilarious characters. A wonderful read.
So far in 2019, this is my favorite book. Unique in its premise, and utterly entertaining! If you are on the Autism spectrum and have Asperger’s Syndrome, you wouldn’t know it, so we are told.
Professor Don Tillman, a professor of Genetics at an Australian college is just such a man. His schedule is the most important thing in his life. …
Interesting characters. If you’ve ever known anyone with Asperger’s Syndrome you might enjoy this book. If you have never known anyone with Aspergers Syndrome then you might want to read this book. Some great insights. If you like Sheldon from Big Bang T.V. show then you will definitely like reading this!
Inspiring story of an young Autistic man journeying towards true live.
A Quirky read.