Eclectic Readers discussion

For our 5th Anniversary Discussion, we read The Rosie Project, a lighthearted romantic-comedy about a man with Asperger Syndrome who sets out to find a wife, and instead finds love. For those who could not attend, I'll be leaving some of our discussion questions below, but feel free to add your own findings as well!

1. As Don’s affection for Rosie grows, he becomes aware of his instincts overriding reason. What is the role of instinct versus reason when it comes to choosing a life partner?

2. Do you feel happy for Don when he “eliminates a number of unconventional mannerisms” (p. 268) in order to win Rosie, or has he lost something?

3. Could Rosie be considered a manic-pixie-dream-girl trope?

4. Was Gene a good friend to Don?

5. What was Rosie's quest to find her father really about?

6. What's the difference between Don's questionnaire and something like eharmony or Match.com? And what would be the number one item on YOUR questionnaire?

So...have we talked about this yet? Because this is happening: http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/...

I like the idea of Jennifer Lawrence as Rosie. Although after reading The Rosie Effect, I kind of don't want her to because Rosie it annoying in that book.

Sue wrote: "I like the idea of Jennifer Lawrence as Rosie. Although after reading The Rosie Effect, I kind of don't want her to because Rosie it annoying in that book."

Maybe Jennifer Lawrence can bring some charm to her if they make the sequel.