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The Rosie Project

By Graeme Simsion
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The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion follows Don Tillman, a genetics professor who decides to use a scientific approach to find a wife. His structured life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Rosie, who is searching for her biological father. This delightful story explores unexpected love, self-discovery, and the joy of embracing life's unpredictability.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to heartwarming romantic comedies with an unconventional twist. It centres on a brilliant yet socially awkward geneticist who embarks on a quest to find a suitable life partner, only to discover love in unexpected ways. Fans of charming, humorous tales with endearing characters and witty dialogue may find this story particularly captivating.

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This international bestseller has sold over three million copies worldwide.

An extraordinarily clever, funny, and moving book about being comfortable with who you are and what you're good at. I'm sending copies to several friends and hope to re-read it later this year. This is one of the most profound novels I've read in a long time. – Bill Gates

Don Tillman is getting married. He just doesn't know who to yet. But he has designed the Wife Project, using a sixteen-page questionnaire to help him find the perfect partner. She will most definitely not be a barmaid, a smoker, a drinker, or a late-arriver.

Rosie Jarman is all these things. She is also fiery, intelligent, and beautiful. And she is on a quest of her own to find her biological father—a search that Don, a professor of genetics, might just be able to help her with.

The Wife Project teaches Don some unexpected things: Why earlobe length is an inadequate predictor of sexual attraction. Why quick-dry clothes aren't appropriate attire in New York. Why he's never been on a second date. And why, despite your best scientific efforts, you don't find love—love finds you.

The Rosie Project has received numerous accolades:

  • Winner, Australian Book Industry Awards, Book of the Year, 2014
  • Winner, Australian Book Industry Awards, General Fiction Book of the Year, 2014
  • Winner, Victorian Premier's Award for Best Unpublished Manuscript, 2012
  • Shortlisted, ABA Nielsen BookData Booksellers Choice Award, 2014
  • Shortlisted, Fiction Book of the Year, Indie Awards, 2014
  • Shortlisted, Waverton Good Read Award, 2014
  • Longlisted, International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, 2015

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The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion has been widely praised for its humour, charm, and unique love story. Reviewers often highlight its funny and heartwarming nature, drawing comparisons to classic screwball comedies. The character Don Tillman is described as wonderfully unique and endearing, making the novel both an entertaining and thoughtful read that celebrates human differences. Many have commended the book for its clever satire on modern dating and its balance of comedy and poignancy, with some calling it a must-read for its joyous escapism and insightful nature.

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ISBN: 9781922147844

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 March 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 308g

Pages: 304

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