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Fiction. Humor (Fiction.) HTML: I was standing on one leg shucking oysters when the problems began... Don Tillman and Rosie Jarman are about to face their most important challenge. Their ten-year-old son, Hudson, is struggling at school: he's socially awkward and not fitting in. Don's spent a lifetime trying to fit in�??so who better to teach Hudson the skills he needs? The Hudson Project will require the help of friends old and new, force Don to decide how much to guide Hudson and how much to let him be himself, and raise some significant questions about Don's own identity. Meanwhile, there are multiple distractions to deal with: the Genetics Lecture Outrage, Rosie's troubles at work, estrangement from his best friend Gene... And opening the world's best cocktail bar. Hilarious and thought-provoking, with a brilliant cast of characters, The Rosie Result is the triumphant final instalment of the much-loved and internationally bestselling Don Tillman trilogy. Graeme Simsion is a Melbourne-based novelist and screenwriter. The Rosie Project and The Rosie Effect have combined global sales approaching five million copies. Graeme is also the author of the international bestsellers The Best of Adam Sharp and �?? co-written with his wife, Anne Buist �?? Two Steps Forward. His screenplay for The Rosie Project is in development with Sony Pictures, The Best of Adam Sharp is in development with Toni Collette's Vocab Films, and the rights to Two Steps Forward have been optioned by Fox Searchlight and Ellen DeGeneres. Graeme's latest book is the third and final Don Tillman novel, The Rosie Result. "Bursting with warmth, emotional depth, and...humor," Entertainment Weekly "Don Tillman helps us believe in possibility, makes us proud to be human beings, and the bonus is this: he keeps us laughing like hell" Matthew Quick, author of The Silver Linings Playbook. "A heartwarming story of an extraordinary man learning to live in an ordinary world.'" USA Today "Sharp dialogue, terrific pacing, physical hijinks, slapstick, a couple to root for, and more twists than a pack of Twizzlers." NPR.org "Filled with humor and plenty of heart... a delightful reminder that all of us, no matter how we're wired, just want to fit in." Chicago Tribune "One of the year's most promising and original novelists." Wall Street Journal 'Charming, eloquent, and insightful, The Rosie Result is a triumphant conclusion to Don's story, one that celebrates this remarkable father, husband, and friend in all his complexity and brilliance.' Booklist (starred review) 'Very much a charmer...A fitting end to this delightful trilogy that doesn't pull punches.' Kirkus… (more)
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LibraryThing member jnwelch
This is the third in a trilogy that starts with The Rosie Project, continues with The Rosie Effect, and finishes with this one. It features brilliant but socially inept Don Tillman, his attempts to learn how to be “normal”, and his love for the level-headed Rosie. The books are very funny, with
He’s such an appealing character, unfailingly honest, with intentions we can all envy. I think of Rosie as rough and tumble; she knows how to take on the world and make it pay attention. She sees him as he really is, and is willing to take that on, too.
Giving almost any plot details about this one would be a spoiler if you haven’t read the first two. Issues of what autism is and our prejudices and misconceptions are skillfully handled. There’s an autistic activist who challenges “neurotypicals” (us), and our assumptions in a way that fits with the most recent developments I’m aware of.
It’s all improbable, but it’s also touching and filled with truth. The importance of love, of “muddling through”, of being open to help from friends and family, of the importance of individuality and fighting for it, all play big roles in this one.
It’s a rare book that is so . . . Positive in its outlook, while being willing to take on big issues. And funny. It’s charmingly funny. I wish Don and Rosie and the others were real. I wish they were here in our house right now. Five stars.
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the humor often subtly coming from Don’s misunderstanding, or failure to understand, his interactions with “normal” people.He’s such an appealing character, unfailingly honest, with intentions we can all envy. I think of Rosie as rough and tumble; she knows how to take on the world and make it pay attention. She sees him as he really is, and is willing to take that on, too.
Giving almost any plot details about this one would be a spoiler if you haven’t read the first two. Issues of what autism is and our prejudices and misconceptions are skillfully handled. There’s an autistic activist who challenges “neurotypicals” (us), and our assumptions in a way that fits with the most recent developments I’m aware of.
It’s all improbable, but it’s also touching and filled with truth. The importance of love, of “muddling through”, of being open to help from friends and family, of the importance of individuality and fighting for it, all play big roles in this one.
It’s a rare book that is so . . . Positive in its outlook, while being willing to take on big issues. And funny. It’s charmingly funny. I wish Don and Rosie and the others were real. I wish they were here in our house right now. Five stars.
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LibraryThing member tjsjohanna
Don & Rosie are back with their son, Hudson, who has inherited many of Don's social characteristics. The book takes a look at what it means to interact "normally" and why and how to create space for other ways of interacting with the world. I found the interactions with the school particularly
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telling, as everyone kept trying to diagnose Hudson, even though no one was qualified to do it. The book made me think a lot about labels and human interaction. It was a nice followup to the other books in the series. Show Less
LibraryThing member Neale
Another great installment in the Rosie story. I listend to the audio book . t was well read and entertaining to listen to. This book involves the son and problem solving on a grand scale. Its a great read, funny in parts and always interesting.
LibraryThing member Twink
I adored Graeme Simsion's novel The Rosie Project, the first book that introduced us to Don Tillman. (my review)
The Rosie Result is the third book chronicling Don's life. And life has moved on. He and Rosie have moved back to Australia - along with their eleven year old son Hudson. And you know
I truly like Don and his take on life. This latest book only cements that opinion. Hudson is just well drawn. I enjoyed seeing life from Hudson's viewpoint as he attempts to circumnavigate friendship, bullying, sports, academics, social norms and all the other things that go with with making your way through life. I did find the behaviour of the school towards Hudson to be upsetting. But I applaud Don and Rosie's advocating on his behalf.
Don and Rosie are also having difficulties - especially with work. Don of course comes up with a brilliant idea - opening a bar to take advantage of their cocktail making talents. His problem solving skills are always ingenious and for the most part effective. Although there are a few that don't go quite as planned - the video clips of animals mating for sex-ed purposes is one example.
Supporting cast members from previous books also end up in Australia. Dave is a perennial favourite of mine. I must admit, I didn't really like Rosie in the second book. I'm happy to say that she has redeemed herself in this latest and is much kinder.
The Rosie Result is by turns humorous, eye-opening and heart warming. Those who have have enjoyed the previous two books will enjoy catching up with Rosie and Don and meeting Hudson. I did. I wonder if there will be another book in the future for Don as Hudson grows up.
I think the book could have been shortened up a bit. It comes in at 386 pages and I did find that some situations were re-hashed and began to feel repetitive.
The Rosie Result is the third book chronicling Don's life. And life has moved on. He and Rosie have moved back to Australia - along with their eleven year old son Hudson. And you know
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that old saying - like father, like son? Well, Don and Hudson fit that description. But....is Hudson really autistic? Rosie and Don debate over having a formal diagnosis done. In the meantime, Don's latest project is to help Hudson fit into his new school and environment.I truly like Don and his take on life. This latest book only cements that opinion. Hudson is just well drawn. I enjoyed seeing life from Hudson's viewpoint as he attempts to circumnavigate friendship, bullying, sports, academics, social norms and all the other things that go with with making your way through life. I did find the behaviour of the school towards Hudson to be upsetting. But I applaud Don and Rosie's advocating on his behalf.
Don and Rosie are also having difficulties - especially with work. Don of course comes up with a brilliant idea - opening a bar to take advantage of their cocktail making talents. His problem solving skills are always ingenious and for the most part effective. Although there are a few that don't go quite as planned - the video clips of animals mating for sex-ed purposes is one example.
Supporting cast members from previous books also end up in Australia. Dave is a perennial favourite of mine. I must admit, I didn't really like Rosie in the second book. I'm happy to say that she has redeemed herself in this latest and is much kinder.
The Rosie Result is by turns humorous, eye-opening and heart warming. Those who have have enjoyed the previous two books will enjoy catching up with Rosie and Don and meeting Hudson. I did. I wonder if there will be another book in the future for Don as Hudson grows up.
I think the book could have been shortened up a bit. It comes in at 386 pages and I did find that some situations were re-hashed and began to feel repetitive.
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LibraryThing member lostinalibrary
In The Rosie Result, the final installment in Graeme Simsion's Don Tillman series, Don and Rosie have moved back to Australia with their eleven-year-old son Hudson. When Don is asked a question about race in the class he is teaching, he finds himself in hot water. But he's not the only one. Hudson
I have read all three books in the series and I have loved them. They are sweet, charming, at times hilarious, and always satisfying. If you have read the other two books in the series, you really have to read this one. If you haven't read the series, I recommend it highly.
Thanks to Netgalley and Text Publishing for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review
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is having trouble adjusting to his new school and, after a meltdown in class, the principal wants him tested for autism. When Don's boss at the university learns of this, she suggests that Don be tested too as a means of saving his job. However, after attending a seminar on autism, Don and Rosie decide instead that Don will open a cocktail bar at night and stay home with Hudson during the day to help him with social skills. Fortunately, given Don's own somewhat lacking social skills, Don and Rosie have lots of friends willing to help out.I have read all three books in the series and I have loved them. They are sweet, charming, at times hilarious, and always satisfying. If you have read the other two books in the series, you really have to read this one. If you haven't read the series, I recommend it highly.
Thanks to Netgalley and Text Publishing for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review
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LibraryThing member Alphawoman
Can anything be as good as the Rosie Project? I was disappointed by the 2nd book and not having such high expectations for the 3rd installment made it more enjoyable. I learned a few things about love and commitment to family. That all problems can be solved with logic and tenderness. That family
I cried once after the Beethoven 9th symphony chapter.
Unfortunately, I never laughed out loud. It wasn't that type of book.
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is everything. Extended family the best.I cried once after the Beethoven 9th symphony chapter.
Unfortunately, I never laughed out loud. It wasn't that type of book.
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LibraryThing member foggidawn
(Note that this review contains minor spoilers for the first two books in the series.) It's been ten years since the events of the last book. When Rosie is offered a prestigious job back in Australia, Don concurs that it makes sense to move, as he can easily find work there as well. Unfortunately,
This whole series is amazing, and I have enjoyed every bit. Hudson is a great character and I liked seeing him featured so much, even if I did think it was at the expense of seeing much of Rosie. I think that readers new to the series could feasibly start here, but I'd recommend starting at the beginning.
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ten-year-old Hudson is not on board with the idea of such a big life change. In Australia, Don quickly identifies a list of problems, chief among them that Rosie is having troubles at work, partially due to having difficulties with work/life balance, and Hudson is having a very difficult time adjusting to his new school. When Don makes a major faux pas in a lecture and becomes the subject of a disciplinary investigation, he suspends his own work to concentrate on what he calls "The Hudson Project." How can he help Hudson be more successful at school than he, Don, was? Hudson's difficulties have caused the school to push for Don and Rosie to get a psychiatric evaluation done for Hudson, anticipating that he will fall on the autism spectrum. Don has always resisted a diagnosis for himself, though the disciplinary committee would have to take it into their considerations, were he to receive one. But would a diagnosis be the best thing for either of them?This whole series is amazing, and I have enjoyed every bit. Hudson is a great character and I liked seeing him featured so much, even if I did think it was at the expense of seeing much of Rosie. I think that readers new to the series could feasibly start here, but I'd recommend starting at the beginning.
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LibraryThing member lisa875
Loved it. Possibly more than the previous ones.
LibraryThing member brakketh
Light hearted and enjoyable characters.
LibraryThing member streamsong
This is the third book of the Don Tillman series.
In previous books, we were introduced to Don. He seems to the reader obviously autistic/asperger’s although Don apparently does not recognize this. As a result, he misreads many social situations, but is not just a humorous buffoon, but an
In this installment, Don and his wife Rose have returned to Australia along with their son, Hudson. Hudson is in school and obviously encountering many of the same social cue challenges that Don has. As Rosie and Don search for answers in their own lives, they also search for answers to smooth Hudson’s path.
And so, it becomes a much more thoughtful look at autism. Was Don ever labeled/diagnosed? What does a label do to a child? Is the school’s label of success, the same as success for the child? What needs to be done so that a non-neurotypical child not only succeeds in a neurotypical world, but can celebrate himself?
As usual, there are many humorous and not so humorous misteps and tangles as Don and Rosie sort out their own lives and that of their son.
This is my favorite of the series so far.
In previous books, we were introduced to Don. He seems to the reader obviously autistic/asperger’s although Don apparently does not recognize this. As a result, he misreads many social situations, but is not just a humorous buffoon, but an
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interesting, successful and sympathetic character.In this installment, Don and his wife Rose have returned to Australia along with their son, Hudson. Hudson is in school and obviously encountering many of the same social cue challenges that Don has. As Rosie and Don search for answers in their own lives, they also search for answers to smooth Hudson’s path.
And so, it becomes a much more thoughtful look at autism. Was Don ever labeled/diagnosed? What does a label do to a child? Is the school’s label of success, the same as success for the child? What needs to be done so that a non-neurotypical child not only succeeds in a neurotypical world, but can celebrate himself?
As usual, there are many humorous and not so humorous misteps and tangles as Don and Rosie sort out their own lives and that of their son.
This is my favorite of the series so far.
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LibraryThing member lkernagh
Having thoroughly enjoyed the first two books in the series, I was excited to receive a copy of Simsion's latest book. In this final book in the Don Tillman series, Simsion has hit his writing stride. His characters are now settled into comfortable, familiar roles, and provide a solid anchor for
Overall, a charming, poignant story and a delightful, thought-provoking conclusion to the trilogy.
Thank you to NetGalley and Text Publishing for an advanced readers copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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the struggles/challenges of parenting captured in this story. The title, "The Rosie Result", is a bit of a misnomer, in my opinion, as the story focus is more on Don and 11-year old Hudson, with Rosie taking more of a supporting role, but that does not make the story less appealing. If you enjoyed the first two books, chances are you will enjoy this one. A number of characters from the previous two books are back, offering their own brand of support to Don, Rosie and Hudson. I love that we get to meet new characters, some who are facing their own challenges (Hudson's friend Blanche, with albinism), some who are full on quirky/offbeat (fellow scientist Minh) and some who are strong supporters of activism (Liz, aka "Autism Activist" and "Black T-shirt"). I am a huge fan of quirky, forthright characters, so Don, Minh et al appeal to me. While there is a lot of fun, laughs and giggles to be had, this story also hits home as Don comes to terms with his own childhood and the parenting styles he experienced as he searches for ways to help Hudson "fit in socially" with his peers. The discussions while Don and Rosie grapple with the idea of autism testing for Hudson are open, candid and balanced. Overall, a charming, poignant story and a delightful, thought-provoking conclusion to the trilogy.
Thank you to NetGalley and Text Publishing for an advanced readers copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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LibraryThing member phyllis2779
This was an enjoyable read. I read the first two books in this series and liked them a lot. This one felt more like an educational effort regarding autism but it was insightful, interesting and followed on things from the earlier books. The characters are not necessarily people you know although
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you can recognize certain traits. There was a very positive spin on facing what we have to in life and I like that. If the author wrote another book in this series, I'd read it. Show Less
LibraryThing member breic
Light and charming, very enjoyable. Some hard moralizing, but in my opinion the ball stayed fair—probably because the autism topics haven't been done to death before, at least not on my own reading list. Very little tension, very few surprises, average writing—but a warm tone. I would rank the
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trilogy as #1 > #3 > #2. The title is wrong; the correct title is "The Hudson Project." Show Less
LibraryThing member chasidar
Didn't love it, just okay.
LibraryThing member TooBusyReading
This is the third in the Don Tillman series, and now Rosie and Don's son Hudson is having some problems fitting in. Socially. Don Tillman's son. Who'da thunk? So Don tries to teach him some life lessons. Very methodically, of course. The quirky characters in this book are still charming. This is
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still entertaining and touching and funny. And it's still a light book with some serious underpinnings, with lessons about acceptance and fitting in, or not, and always about love. I truly enjoy this series. This is supposedly the final book of the series, and it has been a fun ride. Show Less
LibraryThing member kayanelson
Third book the series. About a father with Asperger's helping his son who also has Asperger's. It's funny yet insightful.
LibraryThing member Lisa5127
I am a huge Don Tillman fan. If I ever hear of someone who "doesn't like to read" I tell them to read The Rosie Project. I enjoyed the Rosie Effect almost as much as the first book. This third installment didn't let me down.
This was the first in the series that I used Audible for and it gave it a
Without going into details that will spoil the fun, this book takes place about 11 years after the last book. Don and Rosie have a son, Hudson, who is 11 and is having some trouble at school. The big question is, is he autistic or just unique because of who his dad is? Does it matter? Would a diagnosis one way or the other help or hurt Hudson?
What I love most about the book is the community of friends that Don and Rosie have to help them with their son. They say it takes a village...I love that they involved anyone who was willing to love on their son. The courage it takes to ask for help is worth the payoff.
I don't know how this would read for someone who has more personal experience with these issues. Hopefully, it will be well received? It felt very honest to me.
This was the first in the series that I used Audible for and it gave it a
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nice twist. The story is told from Don's perspective, so the male narrator really gave him a credible voice.Without going into details that will spoil the fun, this book takes place about 11 years after the last book. Don and Rosie have a son, Hudson, who is 11 and is having some trouble at school. The big question is, is he autistic or just unique because of who his dad is? Does it matter? Would a diagnosis one way or the other help or hurt Hudson?
What I love most about the book is the community of friends that Don and Rosie have to help them with their son. They say it takes a village...I love that they involved anyone who was willing to love on their son. The courage it takes to ask for help is worth the payoff.
I don't know how this would read for someone who has more personal experience with these issues. Hopefully, it will be well received? It felt very honest to me.
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LibraryThing member waldhaus1
The end of the Rosie trilogy. At one level or is about autism but more importantly it is about human nature and tolerance. While autism is Central to the narrative the story is filled with humor and is sensitive to all kinds of personality.
LibraryThing member N7DR
Would have been 4½ or possibly 5 stars (although the plot, as usual with these books, relied too much on coincidence for my taste), but the Hudson character was simply unbelievable. If he'd been 16 years old, then it would have been fine; but for an eleven-year-old he was simply impossible, which
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LibraryThing member mcelhra
The Rosie Result is the final book in the Rosie trilogy. It fast-forwards eleven years from the end of The Rosie Effect. Don and Rosie are raising their son Hudson, who seems to have inherited Don’s quirks. His school is pressing Don and Rosie to have him tested for autism, but Don decides to
There is a lot going on in this final installment of the Rosie series. In addition to dealing with Hudson possibly having autism, both Don and Rosie are having trouble at their workplaces. Hudson has made friends with a girl at his school who has albinism and Don with her mother. That family has their share of problems as well. The theme of The Rosie Result is misunderstandings. It was a little stressful reading it, while everyone was trying to figure out what was really going on! But, it was also enjoyable because that’s where the humor came from.
While The Rosie Effect was a tad disappointing, The Rosie Result is on par with The Rosie Project. I feel like Don, Rosie and I are friends now and it’s been fun to watch them grow as people throughout the series.
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take matters into his own hands first.There is a lot going on in this final installment of the Rosie series. In addition to dealing with Hudson possibly having autism, both Don and Rosie are having trouble at their workplaces. Hudson has made friends with a girl at his school who has albinism and Don with her mother. That family has their share of problems as well. The theme of The Rosie Result is misunderstandings. It was a little stressful reading it, while everyone was trying to figure out what was really going on! But, it was also enjoyable because that’s where the humor came from.
While The Rosie Effect was a tad disappointing, The Rosie Result is on par with The Rosie Project. I feel like Don, Rosie and I are friends now and it’s been fun to watch them grow as people throughout the series.
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LibraryThing member Cataloger623
This book explores what are measures someone on the upper end of the autism spectrum must go through to fit into society. This is a work of fiction, but Simsion gets the details right. Don Tillman doesn't want his son Hudson to be tested and labeled as autistic. Don himself has all the
The consequences of the family trying to fix Hudson begin to have dire effects. Rosie, Don's wife loses her position as principal investigator on a coveted research project because of her need leave work to address Hudson's missteps at school. Don is maneuvered into losing his job because of a false accusation the result of Don not realizing that race is sensitive issue. The school wants get Hudson tested for autism and exiled to a school for special needs children. Simsion explores all these situations in the Hudson project.
The Hudson project is a great contribution to the series. If this is as rumored the last book in series , it is a good ending. I did not find the book as funny as the other 2 books in the series.I did think it was the most realistic of the series. Simsion does a great job of showing the incremental changes each character has to make to achieve their goal. If you want to get good fictional portrait of how a family deals with Aspergers then this is the book for you.
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characteristics of someone who has Aspergers , the label given to folks who are in the functioning range on the spectrum. Don has suffered from the social consequences of not quite fitting in around people who are "normal" in societies view. He wants his son to be spared from missteps he made growing up. The Hudson Project is Don's attempt reshape his son. Don enlists the help of his normal friends to teach Hudson the social norms. The Hudson project runs into problems when Hudson experiences these lessons as rejection from his father. Further complications come in when Hudson meets other children who may or may not be on the spectrum. This kind of thing happens in families where one member of the family is on the spectrum while the rest are notThe consequences of the family trying to fix Hudson begin to have dire effects. Rosie, Don's wife loses her position as principal investigator on a coveted research project because of her need leave work to address Hudson's missteps at school. Don is maneuvered into losing his job because of a false accusation the result of Don not realizing that race is sensitive issue. The school wants get Hudson tested for autism and exiled to a school for special needs children. Simsion explores all these situations in the Hudson project.
The Hudson project is a great contribution to the series. If this is as rumored the last book in series , it is a good ending. I did not find the book as funny as the other 2 books in the series.I did think it was the most realistic of the series. Simsion does a great job of showing the incremental changes each character has to make to achieve their goal. If you want to get good fictional portrait of how a family deals with Aspergers then this is the book for you.
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LibraryThing member Griffin22
In book 3, Don and Rosie's son is now... ten years old? It's a little while since I read it. Don has always resisted a diagnosis of autism or aspergers for himself, and now he is under pressure to get his son Hudson, who has many of the same traits, diagnosed. Is the extra help worth the stigmatism
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of the label? The first book and even the second book were primarily romances, this one is a bit different but just as good. Still Don trying to navigate in a world he doesn't always understand, but now also trying protect his son - and worrying that too much protection causes its own problems. Show Less
LibraryThing member Herenya
This is set eleven years after The Rosie Effect. Don and Rosie have returned to Melbourne and their son Hudson is not coping with the move. His school is pushing for an autism spectrum diagnosis. Don is unconvinced that such a label would be accurate -- or helpful.
I enjoyed seeing Don as a
The [school’s] diversity included females -- essential in Rosie’s opinion. “I don’t want him regarding women as some other species.”
I pointed out that I had attended a co-educational public school and had ended up regarding the majority of the human race as another species.
I enjoyed seeing Don as a
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supportive father, trying to work out what is best for his kid. Much like The Rosie Project, this is such a warm and optimistic and inclusive story.The [school’s] diversity included females -- essential in Rosie’s opinion. “I don’t want him regarding women as some other species.”
I pointed out that I had attended a co-educational public school and had ended up regarding the majority of the human race as another species.
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