• The Rosie Project

  • A Novel
  • By: Graeme Simsion
  • Narrated by: Dan O'Grady
  • Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (15,386 ratings)

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The Rosie Project

By: Graeme Simsion
Narrated by: Dan O'Grady
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Publisher's summary

An international sensation, this hilarious, feel-good novel is narrated by an oddly charming and socially challenged genetics professor on an unusual quest: to find out if he is capable of true love.

Don Tillman, professor of genetics, has never been on a second date. He is a man who can count all his friends on the fingers of one hand, whose lifelong difficulty with social rituals has convinced him that he is simply not wired for romance. So when an acquaintance informs him that he would make a "wonderful" husband, his first reaction is shock. Yet he must concede to the statistical probability that there is someone for everyone, and he embarks upon The Wife Project. In the orderly, evidence-based manner with which he approaches all things, Don sets out to find the perfect partner. She will be punctual and logical - most definitely not a barmaid, a smoker, a drinker, or a late-arriver.

Yet Rosie Jarman is all these things. She is also beguiling, fiery, intelligent - and on a quest of her own. She is looking for her biological father, a search that a certain DNA expert might be able to help her with. Don's Wife Project takes a back burner to the Father Project and an unlikely relationship blooms, forcing the scientifically minded geneticist to confront the spontaneous whirlwind that is Rosie - and the realization that love is not always what looks good on paper.

The Rosie Project is a moving and hilarious novel for anyone who has ever tenaciously gone after life or love in the face of overwhelming challenges.

A 2018 RUSA “Listen-Alike” for ELEANOR OLIPHANT IS COMPLETELY FINE

©2013 Graeme Simsion (P)2013 Simon & Schuster

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fun book

The story, although predictable, was engaging and funny and the characters likeable. The narrator was perfect. A wonderful, light read.

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Great book, hilarious, and intereting story

Where does The Rosie Project rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

On the top 5 of my books

Who was your favorite character and why?

Don Tillman was my favority character because of his rationality and sense of humor.

Which scene was your favorite?

New york trip because I was able to picture my self with the characters and I have always love this city. The places and restaurants they talked about remind me of my visits

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I think the end was totally unexpected, therefore It made me like the book even more

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Nope

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Funny!

Would you listen to The Rosie Project again? Why?

No. I read it once and then listened to it to refresh my memory for book club. It was such a different story on Audible. I laughed and enjoyed it very much.

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loved it!!

what a fantastic story! read it :)
I had avoided reading it because I usually only go for books over 10 hours. friends recommended it and it was so worth it

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Rosie's a Doosie!

Loved the concept,story and reader. Funny and fascinating.
Can't make the 5th star for performance work.

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Excellent

The book is amazing and written
Like nothing I've ever read I loved fon snd gene

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Fun and Uniquely Wonderful

This was something truly wonderful. Funny and smart! Life and love, and ways to connect around every corner.

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best book I've listened to all year

i loved this super cute and engrossing book. the performance was excellent...i highly recommend this one!

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Loved this Book! Fell in love with Don.

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He (the main character) was hilarious! The juxtapostion of him with "normal" people made for interesting interactions. Highly entertaining! Well done.

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Made you love the weirdo

loved the frank style of narration of this weird yet adorable love story. his weirdness made him all the more loveable

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