The Rosie Project
A scientific quest for love and compatibility
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Published:2nd Jan '14
Should be back in stock very soon
A quirky geneticist's scientific quest for love leads him to unexpected emotions in The Rosie Project, a charming exploration of compatibility and connection.
In The Rosie Project, we meet Don Tillman, a 39-year-old geneticist who has never experienced a second date. Frustrated by his lack of romantic success, he creates the Wife Project, a scientific approach to finding the perfect partner. Don's methodical and logical world is turned upside down when he encounters Rosie, who he labels as 'the world's most incompatible woman.' Their unexpected connection leads him to question everything he thought he knew about love and relationships.
As Don navigates the complexities of his feelings for Rosie, he is confronted with emotions he has never experienced before. This heartwarming story explores the unpredictability of love and the importance of human connection. Through a mix of humor and poignant moments, The Rosie Project takes readers on a journey that challenges societal norms and highlights the beauty of embracing imperfections.
Ultimately, this novel is not just about finding a partner but about understanding oneself and the transformative power of love. With its quirky characters and engaging narrative, The Rosie Project offers a delightful reading experience that resonates with anyone who has ever felt out of place in the world of romance.
Funny, charming and heart-warming, this debut is a gem of a novel about a rather awkward university professor's search for love. I loved this unconventional romance * Good Housekeeping UK *
Full of quirky humour and touching tenderness. Imagine the love child of Eleanor Oliphant and Bridget Jones and you have this book * Culturefly *
Such a joy to read - I honestly can't think of many books that I enjoyed more. It's the definition of a comfort book - an easy and warm read with a lot of heart, and it made me laugh out loud more than any book before * Marie Claire *
Brisk, funny, and at times outrageous . . . A completely charming story that is as engaging as it is funny * Independent *
Charming and hilarious * Luxe *
A unique and heartwarming exploration of love and neurodiversity. * Daily Struggle *
Funny, endearing, and pure, wonderful escapism * Independent *
A sweet, funny rom-com . . . You'll be willing Don and Rosie on every step of the way * Marie Claire *
Original, charming and very funny * Woman & Home *
Touching and laugh-out-loud funny -- think The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time meets Silver Linings Playbook * Stylist *
A hilarious, unlikely romance with heartbreaking twists * Easy Living *
Don Tillman is one of the most endearing, charming and fascinating literary characters I have met in a long time * The Times *
Genuinely funny; you'll laugh out loud * Essentials *
I absolutely loved The Rosie Project -- original and clever, and perfectly written.The world is going to fall in love with Don and Rosie * Jill Mansell *
A poignant, funny novel about how you don't find love; it finds you * Glamour *
Don Tillman will exasperate, delight and immerse you in a world so original, in a story so compelling, I defy you not to read through the night. Glorious * Adriana Trigiani, author of The Shoemaker's Wife *
Beneath the fun and the fluff there is a quietly profound exploration of the assumptions around autism and what it means to have an atypical - or typical - brain * The Independent Daily Edition *
A very funny and touching love story * Sunday Express *
Adorable . . . Really funny and heart-warming, a gem of a book * Marian Keyes *
If you like The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time you'll love The Rosie Project * Look *
Written in a superbly pitch-perfect voice, The Rosie Project had me cheering for Don on every page. I'm madly in love with this book! Trust me, you will be, too * Lisa Genova, author of Still Alice and left Neglected *
The best, most honestly told love story I've read in a long time * Kristin Hannah *
Marvellous. Don Tillman is as awkward and confusing a narrator as he is lovable and charming * John Boyne, author of The Boy In the Striped Pyjamas *
Prime deck-chair material * The Times, Our Favourite Comic Novels *
As well as being delightfully romantic, this is a very funny book and you'll be laughing out loud at Don's misadventures * Daily Mail *
Funny, charming and heart-warming * Good Housekeeping UK *
- Winner of Victorian Premier's Literary Award - Unpublished Manuscript 2012
ISBN: 9781405912792
Dimensions: 197mm x 128mm x 24mm
Weight: 257g
368 pages