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Publisher's Summary
Shortlisted for the 2014 Indie Awards
The downloadable, audiobook edition of Graeme Simsion’s prize-winning romantic comedy The Rosie Project, read by the actor Dan O’Grady.
Meet Don. Don is a genetics professor who just might be somewhere on the autistic spectrum. He looks a little like Gregory Peck and is getting married. He just doesn’t know who to yet. But he has designed a very detailed questionnaire to help him find the perfect woman. And it’s definitely not Rosie. Absolutely, completely, definitely not .Rosie, meanwhile, isn’t looking for love; she’s looking for her biological father. Sometimes, though, you don’t find love: love finds you...
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- Zinnia Mandrekar
- 21-04-20
A light and easy read.
I had fun listening to this book whilst doing housework during the lockdown. Does it make me want to read the other two books in this series?! Maybe not. But, if you are rom com buff, this is a good one time read/listen.
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- Kishore Bhargava
- 04-04-20
An enjoyable listen
It's a much recommended book in a readers' group I'm part of, and it did live up to my expectation. Enjoyed going through the troubles of Don Tillman through the story and understood his confusion most of the time!
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- Samridhi
- 09-03-20
Funny and engaging.
You get a bit of Sheldon and a bit of every highly educated person who tries to make the process of finding a partner as scientific as their career. Thoroughly enjoyed, it was listening to a movie
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- Prashant Shukla
- 26-01-20
It is amazing
The narration was brilliant and captured most of the emotions. The story is sweet and very interesting. One should consider this audiobook worthy of devoting time.
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- Chandra Mohan Meena
- 09-01-20
Beautiful Beautiful
Book is full of all emotions. It feels like Don is your friend and your like to hear how he is doing things. He thinks he do all action for logic but his heart is always in background to give him feedback. Book is written beautifully and recorded very theatrically. Best book of mine for this year.
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- Anirudh Maitra
- 08-01-20
what an amazing book to listen too
The book is so well written and is definitely a page Turner. the audio performance is awesome too
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- Mohd Farhan
- 31-10-19
very well written
One of my favorite books, Dan is a very good story teller. I realise that listening to it is much better than reading.
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- A J
- 10-09-19
an enjoyable read
Picked this up after I found it on Bill Gates' book recommendations list. an enjoyable read.
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- Paritosh Mehta
- 06-06-19
Brilliantly executed
Loved and enjoyed the book. The narrator emphasized the nuances perfectly and it felt one with the character. Worth a listen :)
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- Anonymous User
- 04-01-19
#Unity in diversity
Interesting anecdotes and Hilarious at times. Good take on socially awkward individuals. Narration was captivating. Not a complicated story line .
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- Adele
- 04-05-14
Aspergers Cliche? No, I loved it!
I started listening to this and thought oh no, here we go, Curious Incident... revisited. But it grabbed me. I rapidly found myself brightening up at the thought of my next opportunity to rejoin Don and Rosie. Wondered what they were up to while my back was turned. It is a light romance superbly done, and the themes explored apply to us all. This book could have so easily have been a clod-hopper, but it was a very elegant dip into what makes for solid relationships and the myriad things that can trip us up. I had a smile on my face pretty much from go to whoa.
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- Charlene
- 09-02-14
Delightfully different!
What made the experience of listening to The Rosie Project the most enjoyable?
The story was so different to anything I've read (the only other book related to an autistic character was Mark Haddon's The curious incident of the dog in the night-time). I loved how he saw the world -- it really made me think about how I see the world and how others might see it.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Rosie Project?
There were many moments that made me smile. When he tried to think like a 'normal' person and in the end insulted Rosie. So bittersweet! And the DNA collections were just hilarious.
Have you listened to any of Dan O'Grady’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No. Loved his narration.
Who was the most memorable character of The Rosie Project and why?
Don, obviously.
Any additional comments?
This is one of those books that I started listening to with no expectations and in the end loved it.
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- Julie
- 25-05-13
Nerds Rule
A really delightful story where the marginalised triumph. Listen for pure pleasure as the rule bound hero makes his way toward a fully rounded life, detecting a suitable partner in a scientific fashion while dodging the bullets of academic political machinations so familiar to anybody connected to a university. I cant wait for the film. Especially for the golf club dinner episode.
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- Wayne Phillips
- 12-04-20
Modern Australian version of: As good as it gets
Comedic look at a serious issue around our limited understanding of Autism and how social norms are as foreign to Autistic people as we perceive them to be 'strange'. Loved the narration and had to double check my BMI
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- Avron
- 24-11-19
Refreshingly different
Loved this book. A fresh perspective and a highly amusing and entertaining read. Whilst the issue at stake is real and difficult- the author handles it in a matter of fact manor.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-06-19
Rosy review
Clever wit and excellent characterization made this book an entertaining, compulsive listening experience. i loved that sincere empathy for the character was developed by the author while I was. being educated and made to giggle.
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- Ben Vella
- 09-05-19
Enjoyable RomCom
Nice book and story, the evolution of the main character was entertaining and the ending, romcom formulaic but nicely done.
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- Alex
- 01-08-18
Absolutely outstanding!!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It had all the elements: perfectly narrated, fantastic storyline, humour, romance, psychology, and a touch of mystery.
I highly recommend it!
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- Modupe
- 13-10-16
Fun read
Story was great. Narrator was excellent. Loved the sustained first-person perspective of the protagonist. Enjoyed every bit of it.
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- cmtbookies
- 17-12-15
Laugh Out Loud
If you could sum up The Rosie Project in three words, what would they be?
What a powerful insight into how some people think. Absolutely loved this.
What does Dan O'Grady bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
He really makes you feel like you're listening to the main character himself. Well read.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Lots of laughing.
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- F
- 26-05-13
Loved it!
Sometimes an audible story comes along and it hits all the right buttons for you. This one did it for me! It's original, brilliantly written - I wanted to memorise so many phrases. And walking the dog, I was bursting into spontaneous laughter. Superbly read as well. Wonderful!
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- Stephen
- 25-05-13
Superb character
This book made me laugh out loud countless times, and then in one short sentence pulled the rug from under my feet and had me on the verge of tears. It is both brilliantly written, and beautifully read as an audiobook. Don, the centre of the book, could so easily be a caricature, but Graeme Simsion brings him alive. In order to do so Simsion sucessfully pulls off a couple of hard tricks. Don has a major problem understanding regular human interaction, so the reader has to view all the other characters in the book through Don's eyes. Instead of this being a limitation, the author uses it to great comic effect (as a reader, one has to stand back and imagine scenes through the eyes of the people Don comes across, notably in The Jacket Incident). It is also a way of holding back information that is gradually revealed, thus moving on the plot. Equally Simsion could have fallen into the trap of making Don a boring person through his lack of insight into himself and those around him, but as the novel progresses we realise just how complex Don is as a human being. He is the creation of an author with real empathy, compassion and insight. The plot is knowingly written as a romantic comedy, but there is pain just beneath its surface, and the fact that the reader just gets glimpses of this pain, gives the book real depth. Dan O' Grady, who reads it, gives a perfect balance between the slightly monotonous tone of Don's voice and more depth in the voices of the other characters; again this is not easy to pull off. Without question I will read or listen to this book again. It was a pure joy, and I envy anyone coming to it afresh.
65 people found this helpful
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- Gavingks
- 21-09-13
Just loved it and its a romcom?
How could I enjoy this so much? Great question. So not my thing. well it clearly was I loved it. it was witty and brilliantly annoying. The main characters were so flawed and quirky.
the narration was excellent and enhanced the humour greatly.
Generally a light easy read I can only say it was a pleasure and it will remain as a book to return to if I am ever feeling blue and just want to feel nice and warm in side.
Don't like romcoms? you will like this
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- mollyeyre
- 05-06-13
Delightful
Not my usual book preference, but I bought after reading good reviews. This is a really sweet, delightful tale. Having close contact with people on both Aspergers and Autistic spectra - I found this really fascinating. Our 'hero' has absolutely no idea how his reactions and responses are viewed by other people, he knows he is a 'bit odd' (aren't we all), and he does manage to modify his behaviour. I really enjoyed reading this, it is written in the first person and is fascinating.
16 people found this helpful
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- Kaggy
- 05-05-13
An absolute delight
I listened to this during my lunchtime walk around the park. People must have wondered why I had a massive grin on my face. Easily the most charming and funny book I have read for years.
31 people found this helpful
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- Suzanne
- 14-05-13
Made me laugh!
I loved this book. I know that some people slam it because the main character is stereotyped, but he's such a lovely character and in spite or (perhaps because of) his quirks, I was rooting for him every step of the way.
Gentle humour (sometimes very clever), wonderful observations, and an a-typical "love" story.
Sometimes we all need something that simply makes us smile and that's what this book did for me. I've already recommended this to several people.
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- Baz Borozitch
- 06-05-13
Great Fun, Good Story, Brilliant Characters
The Rosier project won't take you long to listen to. I couldn't wait for an excuse to get out and put my earphones in.the dogs got more walks over the last few days than for months previously. The central character has the wonderful honesty that anyone familiar with ASD will recognise immediately. The story is told through his voice and the dry deadpan description of the other 'neuro typical' characters is hilarious. On another level it's a rather sweet love story stealing unashamedly from plenty of other clichéd love stories but with a major twist.
This is well written, well read, great fun and a little thought provoking. Just about all I ask from any book.
16 people found this helpful
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- Lulu
- 06-07-14
Intellectually stimulating & extremely funny!!
WOW!! This book blew my mind!! Yes, there is some soul searching, a touch of romance but above all, it makes for an intellectually stimulating, laugh-out-loud read - and I really do mean that in every way!! The most appealing aspect of this book is that it is an excellent read for both the guys and the ladies. My hubby has thanked me endlessly for recommending the book to him; in fact I was so serious about him reading it, I downloaded it to his device and didn't move till he got started with it. And now, the book is getting in the way of our conversations and bedtime - but how can I complain when he's gripped with laughter every 5 to 10 minutes? The book is a real stress-buster, feel-good book.
My criticism: well, I was weary of the male voice (narration), but after 10 minutes, I felt no other voice could have delivered a performance in the context and ambience of the book and the characters!! So I'm afraid, I fail as a critic here and humbly stand my ground - this book is a perfect 5-star read!! I LOVED IT!!
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- Petra
- 24-10-16
Charming and intelligent
Listened to this as an antidote to a Booker winning chore......
It's a mix of Bridget Jones and The Curious Incident, but the novel works and it is interesting as well as being amusing.
Narration is good - highly recommended.
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- Sue Holges
- 17-01-14
First story i've listened to
Would you listen to The Rosie Project again? Why?
Yes I would listen again.
What did you like best about this story?
A really interesting project carefully researched and cleverly writen. Enjoyed totally.
Which character – as performed by Dan O'Grady – was your favourite?
Don - The main character was the best as I have a step-son with the same problems so can easily relate to Don's way of thinking and planing.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Thebook as a whole moved me as to the problems exerienced by the main character (Don)
His feeling of being an "Alien" is one often heard by step-son. Feel for Don. Good to know he managed to combat his therories and live a happier more content life.
Any additional comments?
Will let my step-son in on the title and idea of the book. He's still at school and recently been diagnosed.
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- janita
- 23-03-14
Five stars for this different romance read!
What did you like most about The Rosie Project?
I loved the story line - it had me hooked from the very beginning. I really loved listening to Dan O'Grady narrate this story.. I really didn't want this story to end.. This is a really different romance story.
What did you like best about this story?
I really enjoyed listening to Don negotiate his way through life and coming to terms (very clinical terms) with what love is to him. It is a really fantastic way to hear how some people deal with what the majority take for granted.
Which character – as performed by Dan O'Grady – was your favourite?
All of the characters were really engaging - but the star was definitely the lead male, Don.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I listened to this audio book in one sitting, couldn't put it down - I do a twelve hour nightshift in a truck at the mines - so was a perfect fatigue management tool to keep me awake!
Any additional comments?
I hadn't read many reviews and I've found some of these audio books a bit hit and miss, but this book is brilliant. I'll listen to this again and recommend this too all my friends.
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- K. Nash
- 16-07-14
Fun
What did you like most about The Rosie Project?
The way that the main character's struggle to navigate through the world of emotions and interactions through the Asperger's filter was portrayed. Using Don as the main narrator was very moving, eye opening and an interesting use of an unreliable narrator.
What other book might you compare The Rosie Project to, and why?
Not so much book, but probably the most common comparison is that the character is very much like Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory with his very logical approach to life.
What does Dan O'Grady bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
I think that sometimes its good to explore a book that you may not normally pick up a physical copy of in audiobook format. With a good narrator, audiobooks can immerse you into a story in ways that make it more believable and real and I felt this with The Rosie Project. I wasn't sure that I liked the voice at first but, as I listened, it grew into the part and Dan O'Grady's voice became Don.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Due to his inability to accurately gauge human reaction, and his too logical approach to life, Don often finds himself in unintentionally awkward situations that often had me laughing out loud.
There's also a rather heartbreaking scene where you couldn't help but feel for Don as he struggles to push past his Asperger's and tries to find his own happiness.
Any additional comments?
Great audiobook. Highly recommend.
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- Jan
- 07-07-14
A delicate review of a delicate subject
What made the experience of listening to The Rosie Project the most enjoyable?
I can see myself in the lead male character - what a lovable dill!
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Rosie Project?
Don's dance? with the skeleton
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Don's last statement on how he felt about Rosie
Any additional comments?
How many obsessive compulsive persons on the Aspergers spectrum would be supported by this story? It should be Obsessive Compulsive reading!