The hilarious, challenging and inspiring ending to the Rosie trilogy that will have readers cheering for joy.
Graeme Simsion is the internationally bestselling author of The Rosie Project, The Rosie Effect and The Best of Adam Sharp. He also co-authored Two Steps Forward with Anne Buist.
‘Don Tillman and Rose Jarman are fiction’s most unlikely couple but
Graeme Simsion’s skills with dialogue and tone make them, and their
relationship, (just) believable. Hudson, too, is uncomfortably
believable. Simsion has mighty intellectual confidence but behind
all the steady wit, the rolling jokes, the faux innocence and the
cocktail instruction, this is a thoughtful and provocative novel
[with] a grand design that will have relevance in the lives of many
individual readers...Accomplished novel, mission accomplished.’
*Age*
‘[Don Tillman] has almost transcended the boundaries of fiction to
become a geek icon.’
*Guardian*
‘One of the most endearing, charming and fascinating literary
characters I have met in a long time.’
*The Times*
‘This is a busy book with a large cast of characters, new and old.
As the last in the series, there are a lot of threads to tidy up;
wry humour and set pieces intermingle with serious intent in The
Rosie Result…It’s a pleasure to inhabit Don’s rational mindset
again: “We should restrict the discussion to the facts first. Table
the evidence, then consider our options. Understand the problem,
explore solutions.” Indeed. Welcome back, Don.’
*Australian*
‘The comedy is still there but there’s a philosophical seriousness
to this one, which brings the whole issue much closer to home. I
liked it very much and I recommend it.’
*The Bookshelf, Radio National*
‘This third novel feels like a reunion of old friends. With Graeme
Simsion’s trademark style—his witty dialogue, clever banter and
simple plot lines—we are plunged once again into Don Tillman’s
eccentric personality and his rather odd but endearing manner of
getting things done…The book is peppered with people who actually
have autism (or who are autistic: important distinction to some),
or people who appear to display autistic traits, and the wider
issue of tolerance and the acceptance of difference is illustrated
by the characters themselves…The Rosie Result is very
funny…Thought-provoking statements punctuate the story, designed to
make us, the readers, think and rethink our position or views…This
is a light-hearted—and big-hearted—read that nevertheless deals
with some important issues.’
*Cass Moriarty*
'While heartily readable, light and uplifting, this book will leave
you to ruminate over a particularly prickly question – is it best
practice to give the “correct” labels to our differences, even in
the very young, or do we condemn those at an incredibly vulnerable
stage of life to forever be seen, and to see themselves, through
the prism of disability?’
*Booktopia*
‘The publication and success of The Rosie Project is one of the
remarkable stories of recent Australian publishing. This was added
to by the publication of its sequel, The Rosie Effect, and now this
final instalment, The Rosie Result…Graeme Simsion has, with the
Rosie books, written the perfectly balanced trilogy. In The Rosie
Project, we are engaged immediately by Don Tillman; The Rosie
Effect allows us to get to know Rosie more; and in The Rosie Result
we cheer for all three—Don, Rosie and Hudson—as they develop their
family life…The Rosie trilogy is deserving of the accolades it has
garnered and The Rosie Result is the best possible goodbye to the
world of Don Tillman.’
*Mary Dalmau*
‘It is an ambitious task: writing a light and engaging novel while
incorporating a serious topic in an inclusive manner. But Simsion
pulls it off, maintaining a strong sense of characterisation and
narrative, all the while encouraging readers to question their own
values.’
*Conversation*
‘For a read that appears light on the surface, The Rosie
Result contains a lot of depth, and makes one think a lot
about identity, about the influence of the “school years” on future
life, and about the friends that we choose. It challenges
preconceptions about those who are different, and also encourages
acceptance: both of others and your own identity... the strongest
book in the series, and a very fitting finale.’
*Reader NZ*
As an autistic advocate and author I loved how Graeme Simsion
approached the topic of autism. It resonated with my own
experience…There was lots of humour but also some deep thoughts on
what it means it be autistic and indeed what it means to be
human.
*Jeanette Purkis*
Graeme Simsion breaks open the ‘A’ word by smashing preconceived
prejudices and stereotypes
*Kathy Hoopmann, author of All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome*
‘It’s the third, it’s the last…it’s also, arguably, though, the
most accomplished.’
*Radio 2SER Bookclub*
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)*
'An engaging story full of wit and humour, yet sensitive and sad at
times too.’
*Weekly Times*
‘Very much a charmer...A fitting end to this delightful trilogy
that doesn't pull punches.’
*Kirkus*
‘Fans of [the previous books] will be delighted to find out what
happens to everyone’s favourite maladroit, and Simsion rounds it
all up with his usual mix of dry social observances and
humour.’
*Big Issue (4/5 stars)*
‘Expect lots of laughs and plenty to ponder over.’
*SA Weekend (4/5 stars)*
‘Hilarity is the order of the day in this joyful read.’
*Prima*
‘Heart-warming and clever’
*Daily Mail*
‘Graeme Simsion tackles some of the heavy issues of our day –
autism, gender roles, political correctness – but his light touch
makes this novel a fun and satisfying read.’
*Sunday Express S Magazine*
‘[T]his is a must-read; for everyone, it is uplifting, eye-opening
and definite food for thought.’
*My Weekly*
‘Simsion hits just the right balance between serious literary
exploration of social issues and the delightfully humorous
(mis)adventures of an unusual but good-intentioned modern
family…The Rosie Result, like its predecessors, is interesting and
fun, and gives everyone on the normal-to-autistic spectrum
something to relate to…By the time you’re done, you not only might
be comforted about your own (ab)normalcy, but also feel warmer and
more understanding toward other people’s weirdness—and gain the
ability to laugh about it instead of condemn.’
*New York Journal of Books*
‘Simsion delivers a brave attempt at asking important questions
without compromising his characters’ respective journeys, nor
losing his trademark mix of humour and emotion...The resolution
feels earned and genuinely heartwarming. It’s fascinating to see
how the portrayal of Don and his family has evolved over the years,
and while Simsion’s cast of characters will be missed, he is
certainly ending on a high note.’
*Independent*
'Don is such an endearing character that far from feeling
formulaic, reentering his disconcertingly familiar world is like
being immersed in a warm bath. His humour, lack of guile, and the
childlike delight he has so painstakingly created is delightful and
although his social awkwardness gives rise to many genuinely funny
moments, the laughs are never cheap or mean…The Rosie Result is
every bit as good as its predecessors and although I am sad to
leave Don and his family to carry on without me, I am certain that
they will live happily — and functionally — ever after.’
*Otago Daily Times*
‘A whimsical tale of devoted, if rather unorthodox, parenting… Fans
will find this sensitive and sometimes humorous look at Don’s
relationship with his son to be the ideal ending to the
trilogy.’
*Publishers Weekly*
‘Entertaining and thought-provoking, The Rosie Result is the
emotionally raw conclusion to an endearing series, and it will
surely leave readers satisfied.’
*BookTrib*
‘It’s not hard to see why the Rosie novels have been welcomed by
the autism community…Simsion’s message of inclusiveness and
embracing differences is lovely…In the end, The Rosie Result is
about learning to be comfortable with who you are.’
*NPR*
‘What is normal, and who among us gets to decide what is? Or is it
enough to simply be comfortable in one’s own skin? These are the
heavy questions at the crux of this lighthearted book about
identity and the consequences of seeing other people through the
lens of labels…a fitting conclusion to a trilogy that explores the
human condition in a uniquely nuanced way.’
*San Francisco Chronicle*
‘Simsion returns to comic form seamlessly, pitting Don against his
greatest challenge: parenting. Hudson is Don in miniature with a
double helping of Rosie's sass, and whether the two are butting
heads or joining forces, hilarity ensues...A meditation on
parenting in our times, an indictment of discrimination and a fond
farewell to a one-of-a-kind character, The Rosie Result will make
readers fall in love with the series all over again.’
*Shelf Awareness*
'Clever, moving and laugh out loud funny.'
*Toronto Sun*
‘Graeme Simsion’s trilogy is taking neurodivergence to an
unprecedented humorous level.’
*Adelaide Review*
‘Hilarious and joyful reading.’
*Booktopia*
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