ReadOn Review by Jade:
The Rosie Project is a feel good, light-hearted novel that is narrated by a strangely charming and socially challenged genetics professor on an eccentric quest: to find true love.
Don Tillman, professor of genetics, has never been really good with love. He is a man who has few friends and whose lifelong difficulty with social rituals has convinced him that he is simply not bound for romance. So when Daphne, an acquaintance, informs him that he would make a “wonderful” husband, he is in shock. He embarks on what seems to be a low statistical probability that there is someone for everyone, and he embarks upon The Wife Project. In the scientific, 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. Or so he thinks?
Although the plethora of scientific jargon and confusing sequence of events follows, this book has quite a lot to offer. Despite being a hopelessly romantic novel, it features a laugh or two along the way. A definite must read.
I rate this book 4/5 ReadOn Stars.
Favourite Quote: “But why, why, why can’t people just say what they mean?”
Who do you think would enjoy The Rosie Project?
A late-teen audience would appreciate The Rosie Project as the language form (it lives up to the promise of undertaking a scientific project as there is constant jargon throughout the book) and some of the wit and humour is quite subtle. I would recommend this book to anyone aged 15 or older.
Can you recommend any other books in the library that are like it?
This book is very unique and I really enjoyed it because it is very well written. However, there aren’t any books that I could say are “like” it yet.