The Rosie Project is a delightful, yet unconventional, love story. Author Graeme Simsion creates a fascinating narrator, Don, who is unlike any character I’ve ever read. While Don describes himself as “socially awkward”, his character is really quite sweet and charming. Don’s voice shines as he memorably shares his story (along with his many peculiar and funny quirks).

Rosie is a perfect blend of subtle humor and laugh out loud funny. Simsion does an incredible job of placing his characters in tough situations and helping them grow. Don’s rigid character evolves throughout the story and I couldn’t help but cheer for his success in finding a wife. Readers won’t be able to put Rosie down!

Content Analysis:

Profanity/Language: 7 religious exclamations, 1 mild obscenity, 1 derogatory name, 19 scatological words, 2 anatomical terms and 31 f-word derivatives. 

Violence/Gore:  A report of violence; two scenes involving fistfights and martial arts.

Sex/Nudity:  Sex references and discussions about sex occur frequently and for several pages throughout the book; a few incidents of kissing and hand-holding; several reported and/or implied accounts of sexual activity between adults.

Mature Subject Matter:

Infidelity, suicide, homosexuality, loss of family members, bullying, allusions to masturbation and virginity. 

Alcohol / Drug Use:

Characters drink and smoke frequently; characters are often drunk.