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The Rosie Result Mass Market Paperback – April 28, 2020

by Graeme Simsion (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars 10,964 ratings
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I was standing on one leg shucking oysters when the problems began…Don and Rosie are back in Melbourne after a decade in New York, and they’re about to face their most important project.Their son, Hudson, is having trouble at his teachers say he isn’t fitting in with the other kids. Meanwhile, Rosie is battling Judas at work, and Don is in hot water after the Genetics Lecture Outrage. The life-contentment graph, recently at its highest point, is curving downwards.For Don Tillman, geneticist and World’s Best Problem-Solver, learning to be a good parent as well as a good partner will require the help of friends old and new.It will mean letting Hudson make his way in the world, and grappling with awkward truths about his own identity.And opening a cocktail bar.Hilarious and thought-provoking, with a brilliant cast of characters and an ending that will have readers cheering for joy, The Rosie Result is the triumphant final instalment of the internationally bestselling series that began with The Rosie Project.
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  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1922268631
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1922268631
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.08 x 0.98 x 7.72 inches
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Graeme Simsion is a former IT consultant and the author of two nonfiction books on database design who decided, at the age of fifty, to turn his hand to fiction. His first novel, The Rosie Project, was published in 2013, followed by sequels The Rosie Effect and The Rosie Result. The books have sold some 5 million copies in 40 languages. Graeme's other international bestsellers include The Best of Adam Sharp and Two Steps Forward (sequel Two Steps Onward) written with his wife, Anne Buist. The Novel Project is a step-by-step guide to writing. His latest book is Creative Differences and Other Stories; the title story is a novella about a writing couple. Graeme lives in Australia and is a frequent speaker at book events and writing seminars.

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Customers find this book to be better than the second book in the series, with a laugh-out-loud funny and heartwarming narrative that provides good life lessons. Moreover, the story serves as an excellent conclusion to the trilogy, and customers appreciate how it provides insight into autism, particularly Asperger's Syndrome. Additionally, the characters are compelling, and customers enjoy the storyline.

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141 customers mention "Readability"133 positive8 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and enjoyable, with several mentioning it's better than the second book in the series.

"...So good! I highly recommend the series." Read more

"...But for me it’s all about the kids – they make books even better and actually bring out the best in many characters." Read more

"...The Rosie Project” was that rarest of things, a great first novel; “The Rosie Result” following “The Rosie Effect” extends the accolade to the much..." Read more

"It's a hard act to follow 2 excellent reads ahead of the 3rd but interesting to note how the couple helps their child with similar difficulties...." Read more

70 customers mention "Humor"67 positive3 negative

Customers find the book very funny, describing it as laugh-out-loud and resolving serious topics with humor.

"...amplified due to other factors impacting the characters and resolving them with humor, intelligence, and, most realistically, muddling through life..." Read more

"...I truly love their relationship. The outspokenness, openness, and honesty between them works wonders...." Read more

"...positive in it outlook, while being willing to take on big issues. And funny. It’s charmingly funny. I wish Don and Rosie and the others were real...." Read more

"...Simsion is a lively writer with a high readability factor and characters that ring true, so much so that much of his work has been optioned for..." Read more

54 customers mention "Enjoyment"47 positive7 negative

Customers find the book entertaining and delightful, describing it as a fun continuation of the story.

"...It is a fun read even for those who don’t recognize themselves in Don Tillman...." Read more

"...and to anybody – life can be fun, relations can be worked out and give enjoyment. I just enjoyed reading it without sweating big questions or meanings" Read more

"This whole series is exceptional. The characters are vivid and engaging. The storyline is captivating. It is relevant to life today...." Read more

"...But the narrative settles down and it was an enjoyable ride. Rosie takes a back seat in this one, replaced by Hudson...." Read more

52 customers mention "Insight"52 positive0 negative

Customers find the book insightful and heartwarming, with good life lessons throughout.

"The book is well written, taking problems that at their core we all face but are amplified due to other factors impacting the characters and..." Read more

"...Also incredibly fascinating was the interaction between school and parents, all the small dramas and school politics, especially in regards to Autism..." Read more

"...positive in it outlook, while being willing to take on big issues. And funny. It’s charmingly funny. I wish Don and Rosie and the others were real...." Read more

"...I hated to see it end. A lot of good life lessons we can take from these books." Read more

43 customers mention "Storyline"40 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, particularly as an excellent conclusion to the trilogy, with one customer noting how it brings everything together.

"...Nice to read the end of the saga." Read more

"...This is the final novel in the trilogy, and I will miss these characters from Don to Rosie to Hudson and all the friends and family U have met along..." Read more

"An absolutely fascinating and insightful trilogy into the much disputed field of the autism spectrum...." Read more

"...The characters are vivid and engaging. The storyline is captivating. It is relevant to life today...." Read more

40 customers mention "Enlightened"32 positive8 negative

Customers find the book enlightening about autism, particularly providing insight into Asperger's Syndrome, with one customer noting its realistic portrayal of the condition.

"...It does not address people with extreme autism (catatonia, violent manic episodes, etc.);..." Read more

"...It must give enlightened hope to any Asperger syndrome person and to anybody – life can be fun, relations can be worked out and give enjoyment...." Read more

"...But there were many thoughtful comments in the book which I enjoyed." Read more

"...My only criticism is that there was some confusion as to autism's relationship (if any) to Asperger's syndrome, which displays similar symptoms...." Read more

37 customers mention "Character development"37 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them compelling and well-developed, with one customer noting how the child character adds depth to the narrative.

"...kids – they make books even better and actually bring out the best in many characters." Read more

"...Don is capable of love in his own way. I enjoyed the added character of the child who is a strong character in the book...." Read more

"...He’s such an appealing character, unfailingly honest, with intentions we can all envy...." Read more

"...The author managed to hit a nice stride with her character and put her where she belongs...as a SUPPORTING supporting character...." Read more

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  • Sean E Claton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, heart warming, and well written
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2024
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    The book is well written, taking problems that at their core we all face but are amplified due to other factors impacting the characters and resolving them with humor, intelligence, and, most realistically, muddling through life way. So good! I highly recommend the series.
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  • Corina Paris
    4.0 out of 5 stars I had no idea this book would be this GOOD!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2019
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    Don, is a scientist with Aspergers and his relationship with Rosie is just wonderful. Especially considering where Don started out from, and all the hurdles he had to overcome. Seeing him now with his child, and still going strong with Rosie after 13 years made me love him even more. Personally, I love it when kids are part of a story. Even better if the kid is like Hudson, a mini Don, with all his complexities.

    I’m not going to lie, I have a weakness for quirky characters.

    And often that comes when characters who struggle with every day occurrences, social niceties, and an overall way of thinking differently in a world that isn’t very forgiving or tolerant.

    The Rosie Result is all about Don trying to make Hudson’s life at school easier. The way he goes about is heart warming and so “Don”. Hudson, with eleven years has a mind of his own, and a very strong personality. And I loved how the author took the offerings and advice of a village to resolve it all.

    Don’s problem solving as always made me grin and chuckle. He still struggles with some aspects but he has Rosie to guide him when unsure. I truly love their relationship. The outspokenness, openness, and honesty between them works wonders.

    Also incredibly fascinating was the interaction between school and parents, all the small dramas and school politics, especially in regards to Autism. It was a bit eye-opening too if I’m honest. But I loved how united Don and Rosie were in all things Hudson. I could talk for hours about the way Don and Rosie made me smile whenever they played good cop and bad cop – at least their version of it.

    I believe this might even be the BEST book in this series.

    That’s actually pretty amazing – it’s rare that sequels surpass the first novel. But for me it’s all about the kids – they make books even better and actually bring out the best in many characters.
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  • Frank S. Chandler Jr.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for those who identify with Don Tillman.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2022
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    Don and Rosie have been married for years and the baby that was born in “The Rosie Effect” is now a school-age child. As it turns out, the child has inherited a lot more of Don than just a “Y” chromosome! It is a fun read even for those who don’t recognize themselves in Don Tillman.

    As much as it is a novel, this book is a treatise on how children with high-functioning autism should be allowed to develop. The premise is that a mistake has been made by replacing the term “Asperger’s Syndrome” with the term “high-functioning autism spectrum disorder.” There is no disorder; there is only variation in ways of thinking. Classifying one group of people as “normal” and another group as “abnormal” diminishes both groups. The book presents the argument that a difference in thought patterns has the same significance as a difference in hair or eye (or skin) color, at least among socially interactive people. It does not address people with extreme autism (catatonia, violent manic episodes, etc.); it only addresses the condition formerly known as “Asperger’s Syndrome.”

    “The Rosie Project” was that rarest of things, a great first novel; “The Rosie Result” following “The Rosie Effect” extends the accolade to the much more rarified height of being a great trilogy.

    Please forgive my convention of putting book names in quotation marks: Amazon’s word processor does not allow underlining.
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  • Gretta H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fiction that makes you think
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2025
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    From The Rosie Project to The Rosie Effect to The Rosie Result I have thoroughly enjoyed this look inside the mind of Don as he explores the challenges of love, marriage, parenthood,career choices and so much more! While the question of his autism/Asperger/?? lingers in the background the rest of the story should have us all examining how we connect with others, make decisions, clear up a case of miscommunication, etc
    As I drew near to the completion of the third book in the series I found myself reflecting on the lessons Don (and Hudson & others) taught us through their actions. The third book did such a great job of illustrating the blurry lines of "diagnosing" autism and neurodivergent labels and the even deeper question of why the confirmation is needed. A line from Don, as he reflected about his childhood was worthy of highlighting as I read and sharing now.
    "I had wished the world was different, but assumed that it was my responsibility to fit in."
    He followed that up with his hope for something better for his son.
    "... ethically, I was obliged to contribute to that change." What a powerful sentiment that could be applied across all aspects of human interaction!
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  • Kate
    3.0 out of 5 stars It's the 3rd book in a series.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
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    It's a hard act to follow 2 excellent reads ahead of the 3rd but interesting to note how the couple helps their child with similar difficulties. Nice to read the end of the saga.
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  • Peg Lieb
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice closure of trilogy
    Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2019
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    Read the trilogy in order. This is the last. I thought books 2 & 3 lost the original pang. I Ioved the Rosie Project. The Effect was good as is The Result but not great - hence 4 stars 3 1/2☆ would be most accurate.

    I don't want to be a spoiler so will only give generalities. Don is dealing with fatherhood issues. Their child has many of Don's traits and Don does not want to make the same mistakes he believes his father made. Aren't we all like that! You'll get some chuckles. Don does embarrass the kid of course. Don is capable of love in his own way. I enjoyed the added character of the child who is a strong character in the book. As a grandmother, Iiked the interaction between the kid & grandfather.

    If you've never been around Aspergers people, the trilogy will seem very stilted
    I think all 3 books are worth reading.
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  • GIAN R.
    5.0 out of 5 stars bel libro di una bella serie che fa sorridere
    Reviewed in Italy on January 12, 2022
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    bel libro che fa sorridere
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  • Natasja Deschoolmeester
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente texto!
    Reviewed in Brazil on July 15, 2020
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    Enquanto você viaja entre os personagens, se perguntando onde estará o próximo evento, você se torna ciente dos posicionamentos preconceituosos com que a sociedade se porta e como muito pouco se faz para mudança de comportamento no trato do dia a dia
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  • Jack Sparrow
    5.0 out of 5 stars A heartwarming entertaining novel
    Reviewed in India on October 14, 2024
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    Graeme writes sohigh quality book, perfect engrossing ending to the trilogy. Suggested for anyone who loves a light entertaining read but has deeper insights as well.
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  • Carol Shetler
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Rosie Result: A Smashing Conclusion to The Rosie Trilogy
    Reviewed in Canada on June 25, 2020
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    The Rosie Result winds up Graeme Simsion's Rosie Trilogy in delightful style!

    Rosie and Don's son Hudson had just been born at the end of The Rosie Effect, and is eleven years old in this final volume. The family has moved back to Australia after Don's time at Columbia University in New York, and Hudson hates it there. Although Hudson is doing well academically, like his dad, he has having difficulty in making and keeping friends, and has the occasional "meltdown" when he cannot understand the best response to a situation. So the merry-go-round begins: can Rosie and Don find out whether Hudson has autism or not? This question launches "The Hudson Project."

    Don marshals his group of friends: Dave and Sonia, with their two children Zina and Fulvio; Gene, who is still interested in women from other countries, despite developing a real relationship with Lydia; and Rosie's father Phil, to help the Hudson Project reach a successful conclusion.

    In the process Don learns some fundamental truths about himself and begins to accept them. The Hudson Project benefits others in the story as well, as Dave and Sonia move to Australia, and Hudson makes a true and loyal friend in Blanche, a girl who is perceived as "weird" for reasons very different from Hudson.

    I enjoyed this book more than the others because I had a teacher like Hudson's Mr. Warren when I was in seventh grade. I don't know what textbook we used for geography back in 1969, because the students didn't get a copy, but I questioned Mr. P.'s information all the time. I had access to two sets of encyclopedias and a good atlas, so I knew my facts. At least once every couple of weeks I called out Mr. P. on some inaccuracy. By the end of the fall term he was ready to kick me out of class every day. In the winter term, the course curriculum got revised, and Mr. P. got an excellent new geography textbook. It was a relief to everyone when I didn't have to challenge Mr. P. any more, and we could all get busy learning the right stuff.

    Autism is challenging, discouraging and amazing to the children who have it, along with their parents, families and friends. The Rosie Result handles the topic with great sensitivity and thoughtfulness, and confronts every stereotype about this disorder with courage, wisdom and laugh-out-loud humor.
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  • BookWorm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh-out-loud funny and makes you think
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2020
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    A lovely and very funny conclusion to the trilogy, 'The Rosie Result' picks up the story of Don Tillman, Australian genetics professor. Don has been married to Rosie for thirteen years, and their son Hudson (born in the second book) is now eleven. The family has moved back to Australia, but Hudson is struggling to 'fit in' at school, raising all the same questions about autism that the readers have entertained about his father.

    In this book, the question of 'is Don autistic' is addressed head on in a way that the others have not. It raises many good questions about autism and its diagnosis. Is it helpful to have a label for the condition? Should people with autism attempt to 'fit in' or embrace their own difference? Is it really possible to even 'diagnose' a condition like autism? As readers know, Don (and now also Hudson) has many characteristics associated with the autistic spectrum of behaviours, but also other qualities that don't fit the stereotypical perception of someone with the condition.

    After a second book that didn't work as well as the first, the third is a real return to form. Addressing the question of autism head on feels like the right thing to have done, and I really enjoyed the way it made me think about the topic in a nuanced way. There are quite a few books now featuring characters 'on the spectrum' whereas this one makes you think more about whether it's helpful to characterise people in that way.

    Don is a wonderful character - despite his not being 'neurotypical' he is a very caring person who wants to do right by everybody and will go out of his way to help others. He is surrounded by similarly interesting and likeable characters - it's one of those novels where you feel generally better about humanity, without being completely implausible. It's easy to read, compelling, and often laugh out loud funny.

    It's a shame to know this is the last outing for Don and his family and friends, although it's a fitting ending and probably the right place to leave it. Hopefully Simison will go on to write something else equally good, although I think anyone would find it hard to create such a great set of characters and genuine comedy.
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