The rosie result in the rosie project, the first book in the trilogy that the rosie result concludes, don tillman gives a lecture on aspergers syndrome. This month we read the rosie project by graeme simsion. This months selection for the overnights book club was the rosie project by graeme simsion. At its heart the book is a lighthearted love story and reminds us that love can be messy. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Its some time since i read and enjoyed the rosie project.
Rosie waterland is a sydneybased author, podcaster, screenwriter and comedian. The rosie project, by graeme simsion former it consultant graeme simsions debut novel, the rosie project, is a scientific romp about a probablyaspergersaffected. The rosie project is a book written by graeme simsion about don tillman, a highly intelligent professor in genetics, who starts an scientificlike project to find a suitable spouse by. Oct 01, 20 arrestingly endearing and entirely unconventional, graeme simsions distinctive debut will resonate with anyone who has ever tenaciously gone after life or love in the face of great challenges. And slowly, inevitably, the pair are bound closer and closer together in the quest to nail rosies genetic past. When an unlikely relationship develops as they collaborate on the father project, don is forced to confront the spontaneous whirlwind that is rosie. There is no rhyme or reason to the books we pick and they have spanned many different genres. I found this book the perfect get away without a dumbed down plot or. The father project, don is forced to confront the spontaneous whirlwind that is rosie and. The rosie project is about a don tillman who is a professor of genetics at a college, who decides he is done with dating and he wants to find a wife.
The novel centers on genetics professor don tillman, who struggles to have a serious relationship with women. The rosie project, by graeme simsion former it consultant graeme simsions debut novel, the rosie project, is a scientific romp about a probablyaspergersaffected genetics. Readers will root for don and rosie throughout simsions delightful romantic comedy. Don tillman, a brilliant yet socially challenged professor of genetics, designs the wife project to find his perfect partner. I purchased this book off for a local mothers center book club i am in and i am so glad i did. Full of heart and humor, simsions debut novel about a fussy, sociallychallenged mans search for the perfect wife. Graeme simsion has created an unforgettable and charming character unique in fiction.
Marian keyes if you like the curious incident of the dog in the night time youll love the rosie project. The sequel, the rosie effect, is also a bestseller, with worldwide sales approaching one million. We caught up with the lives of don and rosie, seeing how they. Graemes latest book is the third and final don tillman novel, the rosie. But don is intrigued by rosies own quest to identify her biological father. A firstdate dud, socially awkward and overly fond of quickdry clothes, genetics professor don tillman has given up on love, until a chance encounter gives him an idea. The rosie project paperback deckle edge, may 21 20 amazon. But don is intrigued by rosie s own quest to identify her biological father. One of the things i most enjoy about hosting book club is the opportunity to invite friends from all different parts of my life churchworkhigh. But while don quickly disqualifies her as a candidate, as a dna expert don is particularly suited to help rosie on her own quest. Its an extraordinarily clever, funny, and moving book about being comfortable with who you are and what youre good at. Buy a cheap copy of the rosie project book by graeme simsion.
Gene and claudia tried for a while to assist me with the wife. The rosie project was the 2014 abia book of the year and has sold more than a million copies worldwide. Discover the delightfully heartwarming and lifeaffirming bestseller about one mans unlikely journey through love. As the novel makes its logically irrefutable progression, readers will. Dec 01, 20 rosie is a drinker, smoker, bargirl, and chronic latearriver. I was eager to go along for the further adventures of don tillman after the rosie project and the rosie effect, but this final book in the trilogy ultimately felt sort of unnecessary and endless at nearly 400 pages. Graeme is also the author of the criticallyacclaimed standalone novel the best of adam sharp. Written in a superbly pitchperfect voice, the rosie project had me cheering for don on every page. Discover book depositorys selection of the best books online for every book club. Graeme simsion published a sequel to the rosie project in december 2014the rosie effect.
Let the chapterbychapter guide in this sidekick help you explore the thoughtprovoking issues raised in the. Shop a vast selection of books, art and collectibles from independent sellers around the world. Graeme simsion is a former it consultant and the author of two nonfiction books on database design who decided, at the age of fifty, to turn his hand to fiction. The rosie project the rosie project series paperback 2. A novel don tillman book 1 kindle edition by simsion, graeme. Arrestingly endearing and entirely unconventional, graeme simsions distinctive debut will resonate with anyone who has ever tenaciously gone after life or love in the face of great challenges. The rosie project is a moving and hilarious novel for anyone who has ever tenaciously gone after life or love in the face of. Finding her woefully unsuitable, don agrees to help the beautiful but fragile rosie learn the identity of her biological father. His first novel, the rosie project, was published in 20 and translation rights have been sold in over thirtyfive languages. Syracuse book club message board additional discussion questions, the rosie project. The rosie project, a hilarious novel by graeme simsion. Book club the rosie project uncategorized welcome to book club. Which parts of the father project did you like the most the basement confrontation, the bathroom escape, the trip to the nursing home, etc. The rosie project is whered you go, bernadette meets the silver linings playbook.
Graemes screenplay for the rosie project is in development with sony pictures and. I had heard a lot of hype about the rosie project when i first chose it as our book club title in particular from modern mrs. The rosie result is the third and final rosie installment. I am part of a book club with a great group of humber college journo girlfriends. I was only prompted to begin listening by an accomplished male friend who sent me a paperback. Text publishing the rosie result, book by graeme simsion. This book is laugh out loud funny and full of quirky characters involved in a sweet, upbeat story. Oct 01, 20 listen to rosie project audiobook by graeme simsion.
The rosie project is a 20 australian novel by australian novelist graeme simsion. Library journal the rosie project is an upbeat, quirky, impertinent gem of a read. Genetics professor don tillman is an unusual man, a man who believes in strict order, routine, timing and organisation. Graeme was consultancy manager prior to his writing career and he even wrote two books. Her first book, the anticool girl harpercollins, 2015 was a criticallyacclaimed national. Simsion, an author from new zealand, wrote the rosie project in 2014 and so far, his novel surpassed the number of 1. Really funny and heartwarming, a gem of a book marian keyes if you like the curious incident of the dog in the night time youll love the rosie project look written in a superbly pitchperfect voice, the rosie project had me cheering for don on every page. Although rosie and i had abandoned the standardized meal system, resulting in an improvement in spontaneity at the expense of shopping time, food. This is not the actual book the rosie project by graeme simsion. The rosie effect, don tillman book two by graeme simsion. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Graeme simsions books, the rosie project followed by the rosie effect, sold almost 5 million copies in more than 40 countries.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Ive met and am friends with many people like the main character with personality traits such as his. Watch and listen to graeme reading from the rosie project at uk world book night, 20. Apr 18, 2017 vote in the book club s five of the best for your chance to win one of three fabulous prize packs. Find out which are the most popular books by watching the book club special on tuesday 19. Take a look at the most searched books on litlovers.
Mar 26, 2015 the rosie project is a book written by graeme simsion about don tillman, a highly intelligent professor in genetics, who starts an scientificlike project to find a suitable spouse by means of a. Gene sends rosie, a graduate student in his department, to don as a joke, a ringer for the wife project. Text publishing the rosie project by graeme simsionyou dont. The novel centers on genetics professor don tillman, who struggles to have a serious.
Additional discussion questions, the rosie project. May 21, 20 the feelgood hit of 20, the rosie project is a classic screwball romance about a handsome but awkward genetics professor and the woman who is totally wrong for him. The autism project all in the mind abc radio national. But as a geneticist, don is intrigued by rosies seemingly hopeless search for her real father. When geneticist don tillman decides that dating is a poor way to find a life partner especially considering hes never had a second date, he decides the approach the issue of finding a mate in a scientific way. Do not buy this reading sidekick if you are looking for a full copy of this great book. The rosie project abebooks abebooks shop for books. Don has aspergers syndrome which is a form of autism which has created characteristics in him that limit his success in social interactions. The rosie project is the story of don tillman, an associate professor of genetics at a major university in melbourne, australia. The rosie project book by graeme simsion thriftbooks.
Full of heart and humor, simsions debut novel about a fussy, socially. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. Book club questions for the rosie project by graeme simsion december 24, 20 books books contemporary fiction december 20 fiction don tillman, a scientist and geneticist. Don tillman is on a quirky, often hilarious, always sincere quest to logically discover what is ultimately illogicallove. Jan 02, 2014 graeme simsions first novel, the rosie project, and the sequel the rosie effect were both bestselling novels worldwide. Fans of the tv show the big bang theory will see shades of sheldon and penny in these characters. Now in paperback, 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. Jan 25, 2014 originally written as a screenplay, the rosie project is graeme simsions debut novel. Book club menu the rosie project mango avocado salad lobster. His screenplay for the rosie project is in development with sony pictures, the best of adam sharp is in development with toni collettes vocab films, and the rights to two steps forward have been optioned by fox searchlight and ellen degeneres. In order to find his ideal life partner he designs the wife. The rosie project is a bestselling romantic comedy by australian author graeme simsion and a great book for your book club. Ive met and am friends with many people like the main character with. The rosie project, book by graeme simsion paperback.
Our lists of book club favorites curious about what other book clubs are interested in. The sequel, the rosie effect, is also a bestseller, with. Jul 02, 2014 anyway, last night was book club at my house, and we had a great time discussing the rosie project a little bit, and sipping sangria, snacking chips and salsa my faves, and just hanging out. The book is the fictional story of don, a professor with aspergers syndrome and set in australia with a few chapters in new york. This charming, funny novel was exactly what i needed after a couple of weeks filled with horror, wartime secrets, and violent crime. Dec 24, 20 book club questions for the rosie project by graeme simsion december 24, 20 books books contemporary fiction december 20 fiction don tillman, a scientist and geneticist, has rampant aspergers syndrome but he doesnt know it. But while don quickly disqualifies her as a candidate, as a dna expert don is particularly suited to help rosie. Look written in a superbly pitchperfect voice, the rosie project had me cheering for don on every page. Its truly one of the funniest and most poignant novels ive read, and when youve. Filled with humor and plenty of heart, the rosie project is a delightful reminder that all of us, no matter how were wired, just want to fit in. The rosie result don tillman series paperback may 28, 2019. Book club questions for the rosie project by graeme simsion.
Don has aspergers syndrome which is a form of autism which has created. The rosie project is a 20 australian novel and the debut novel of australian novelist graeme simsion. Aug 27, 20 graeme simsion suggests some ideas for discussing the rosie project with your book club. Oct 29, 2019 which parts of the father project did you like the most the basement confrontation, the bathroom escape, the trip to the nursing home, etc. This opening sets up the premise that don has autistic traits but doesnt recognise them in himself. A novel by rosamund lupton target club pick dec 2011 paperback.
Nov 05, 2017 i purchased this book off for a local mothers center book club i am in and i am so glad i did. Graeme simsion suggests some ideas for discussing the rosie project with your book club. Text publishing the rosie project by graeme simsionyou. The rosie project by graeme simsion paperback wordery. A detailed summary about this masterpiece of graeme simsion.