The Rosie Project, by Graeme Simsion

I initially liked this novel, written from the point of view of a man who shows quite a few symptoms of Asperger’s Syndrome. He is precise, pedantic, unsocial, uncommunicative, excessively analytical and non-empathetic. He likes reaching decisions through logical reasoning and making lists, and likes to dissect his experiences as if he were looking at himself through a microscope. I found it amusing in places, well put together, with the voice of “Don Tillman”, the lead character, carefully developed and consistent. In depicting this character, Simsion got it right, but… (Continue reading…)