3 stars for The Rosie Result (Don Tillman book 3) by Graeme Simsion.
At long last, I decide that it is time to read this third and final Rosie book. Based on my earlier experience with the books in the series, I know I need to read this book with a clear mind, if not, the humour will be lost on me. I think I manage to achieve most of that as I did laugh out loud even though they are mostly inside my head.
From Rosie Project in book 1, to Rosie Effect in book 2, to Rosie Result in book 3, it all seems like only yesterday that I have read book 1, but in reality, eight years have come and gone in the blink of an eye. Actually, this book should have been titled the Hudson Project as it revolves around a boy called Hudson. But then, I can understand why it remains a Rosie something after all.
Though a Hudson Project, this book is still very much about Don. It is about problem solving, about family spending time together, about relationships, about regaining self-esteem, about accepting the person we are and being who we are instead of trying to be someone we are not. There is much meaning in this story as we see how the father and son's lives follow similar trajectories. They are living parallel lives but yet different in their own ways. It is interesting to see how the author creates a mini me Don in his son, Hudson. And how Don tries his best to guide his son according to what he feels is the correct way. But then, what is the right way?
I am not sad to see the last of this series as I feel that the author does a great job wrapping it up nicely. Of all the three books, I still love The Rose Project the most. And it is likely a book I may choose to read again some day. One day.
