The Rosie Project is
another in a line of recent books and television programs featuring
characters with Asperger’s syndrome, a high-functioning, mild form of
autism that today is more appropriately called “on the spectrum.” The
book a first-person narrative by Don Tillman, who doesn’t realize he
has the disorder, although social interactions confuse him and he’s
often ridiculed.
Don decides to look for a compatible wife by asking potential mates to
fill out a detailed questionnaire. In the course of his quest he meets
the “most incompatible” Rosie. Since he’s a geneticist, and is more
compatible with Rosie than he’ll admit, he gets involved in her “Father
Project” to determine who her biological father was. Readers can guess
where this will end up. Along the way we’re treated to a funny and
sweet novel about personality differences and left with the thought
that people can change up to a point.
Australian writer Simsion followed The
Rosie Project with The Rosie
Effect, in which Don sets out to learn the protocols of being a
father.
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