(this book has so many wonderful covers that I wanted to share them all with you! Images via the publisher)
The Rosie Project
Don is a genius – a genetics researcher who is beyond intelligent and just as socially awkward. He reminded me on nearly every page of Sheldon Cooper
Favorite Quotes:
“… I enjoyed a rare moment of not feeling like the least socially competent person in the room.” – p. 30
“I consider my own decision making in these areas to be more rational than that of most people, but I also make errors of the same kind… Responding to complex issues that we cannot perceive directly requires the application of reasoning, which is less powerful than instinct.” – p. 98
“Feel! Feel, feel, feel! Feelings were disrupting my sense of well-being.” – p. 134
“[people say] that I should be more ‘in touch’ with my emotions. What they really mean is that I should give into them. I am perfectly happy to detect, recognize, and analyze emotions. This is a useful skill and I would like to be better at it. Occasionally an emotion can be enjoyed… but we need to be vigilant that emotions do not cripple us.” – p. 134
“This was worse! She wanted me to love her. And I was incapable.” – p. 270
What make this a good story? The story rolled along at the perfect pace: it was light and funny with plenty of conflict and memorable characters. We feel for Don as he discovers new things about life, rooting for him as he gets closer to falling in love. It really is just a delightful read.
What could have made it a better story? It opens a bit abruptly, introducing character without a lot of back story to them, tossing names into the text. If the author had taken a little bit more time situating the characters in the text, I would have been happier. But that’s a rather minor request on my part. :)
Would I recommend this? Yes – If you like a love story with a lot of laughter and don’t mind some swearing/mention of sex in the text.
I read this book for the first meeting of a new book club, and it was the perfect pick to get everyone talking about some really fun topics.
Have you read The Rosie Project
P.S. There’s a sequel
I’m laughing right now because I added The Rosie Project to my TBR list when you first posted this review, and now I’m reading your review again . . . but I still haven’t gotten to The Rosie Project! Argh! I suppose living in a world filled with incredible books is a good problem to have. :)
It is a GREAT problem to have… if a little frustrating for those of us that want to read ALL THE BOOKS in our lifetimes. :)
So great to connect with you, Abbigail! Love that I’m already meeting new people and making new friends with #collaboreads! So interesting to read your review of The Rosie Project, because I honestly didn’t enjoy it. Amber read the sequel and loved it way more than the original though, so I’m going to have to give that a whirl and see if it changes my mind :) Can’t wait to see what you choose for July! xo
Thanks for stopping by, Rachel! I really enjoyed TRP, probably because it was sillier than most of the stuff I usually read. It was a nice change of pace! I haven’t made it to the sequel yet, but apparently I should. :)
I have seen this numerous times and have it on my list. I will definitely have to get this one!!
Enjoy it, Melissa! I’ve added “The Girl on the Train” at your recommendation, too. :)
Pleased to find your responses so encouraging to a fun read!
Now, for more time to indulge in reading it…. ;)
I’m so,so thankful you read this! I enjoyed it… Though I enjoyed the second one SO much more. I don’t know if it’s because it’s a stage of life I identify with in so many ways or what, but I just loved it… And I’d (quite honestly) been missing Don Tillman a little bit. I’m not sure what it is about him, but he crawls in your heart and steals a little bit of your soul or something because he’s just… he’s a great main character and someone I want to know in real life. :)
Right? Don does crawl right on into your heart. I can’t wait to read the sequel at your recommendation. Just put it on hold at the library!
Sounds like a great book – I’ll have to check it out. You’re right – those are some very eye-catching covers! :) Thanks for sharing. Visiting from the #collaboreads link up xo
Hi Mia – thanks for stopping by! I did think he got some of the best book covers! The only other person that consistently gets them that I know of is Rainbow Rowell – hers are always a little swoon-y.
The covers are real eye-catchers! Interested to learn more about this book in your review. I gave it a look when I was selecting my book for this month. Sounds very intriguing!
I have heard SO MUCH about this book. Except what it’s actually about, funnily enough. I loved your synopsis! Very straightforward and to the point. This review really piqued my interest. I think this is such an interesting concept for a book… very different than anything I’ve read in awhile. I love that you included some quotes as well… it really gives a feel to what the book reads like.
Reading quotes from books is always what piques my interest the most – I hope it did the same for you! Let me know what you think of it once you do read it?
This has been on my reading list for a while, but your review makes me want to run out and find this book right now!