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The rosie effect book review6/23/2023 ![]() ![]() I can think of no better way to spend my day than with a smile on my face laughing at the predicaments and antics of Don Tillman. If you are new to Graeme Simsion’s award winning book then grab both books at once and think of it as one book, and extend the joy. ![]() ![]() If you’re looking for something different from the first book, you won’t find it, but let me remind you of how you felt when you read the last word of The Rosie Project and you were disappointed that it had ended. This emphasizes that we are all imperfect, and yet we are all the same, and what we all need is acceptance and friendship. What Simsion has done well is create characters around Don who have real-life problems and flaws. Reviews 'Beyond the Book' articles Free books to read and review (US only) Find books by time period, setting & theme Read-alike suggestions by book and author Book club discussions and much more Just 45 for 12 months or 15 for 3 months. This is not just a “How to “ book for those square pegs trying to fit into round holes, but it’s a unique novel that explores deeper issues such as judgment and individualism. Granted the book didn’t have the freshness or “surprise factor” as I had visited Don’s life before, but once again I became invested in Don’s life, and I laughed out loud and stayed up to the wee hours anticipating the ending. There was no need to worry, as I found The Rosie Effect to be just as delightful as The Rosie Project. Unlike a series this is more like a sequel and I was concerned it would fall into the jaws of the sequel curse. Being a big fan of the first book, “ The Rosie Project’ I was really looking forward to reading the next installment in the life of the much loved protagonist, Don Tillman, albeit a little anxious. ![]()
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