Aussie Readers discussion

There has been mention by a few members that a group read of The Rosie Effect would be enjoyable.

So for the whole month of October, anyone who would like to participate can add their comments in this thread..please remember NO SPOILERS

Perhaps add your names to indicate interest:)

Enjoy!

My library doesn't have a copy of the book yet, but I've placed a hold on it a few weeks ago, so I'm in!

I'd be happy to join in, hopefully will have a brand newie signed from the launch!

How exciting Suzanne:)

Looking forward to it.

I hope to join in too...haven't got a copy yet though:) I will be seeing him on the 17th October at our library!

Brenda wrote: "I hope to join in too...haven't got a copy yet though:) I will be seeing him on the 17th October at our library!"

I have to say I was quietly hoping you'd have to come to Sydney with us Brenda!! But so easy to be able to go local of course ;)

I have it ready on my kindle so will join in the discussion.

Suzanne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I hope to join in too...haven't got a copy yet though:) I will be seeing him on the 17th October at our library!"

I have to say I was quietly hoping you'd have to come to Sydney wit..."

Yes when I found out he was going to be in various places around Newcastle I decided I'd be silly to go to Sydney instead;)

Yes I'm in too. You've just reminded me to have a look at our local library events too, Brenda, as he usually does the rounds here in Melbourne. I missed him at work so would like to actually meet him!!!

Oh I hope you can get to see him Elaine:) He was here for the previous book, but I didn't get to see him then, so I'm looking forward to this time:)

Brenda wrote: "Oh I hope you can get to see him Elaine:) He was here for the previous book, but I didn't get to see him then, so I'm looking forward to this time:)"

Thanks Brenda. I hope so too. I'm sure you'll enjoy meeting him. Not long to wait now.

No not too long:)

Guess I have to read the Rosie Project first then

Liam wrote: "Guess I have to read the Rosie Project first then"

that would make sense, Liam....

..me too Liam, I haven't read The Rosie Project yet, though I do have it on my kindle.

I've already started reading my copy so I won't join in the group read next month, but I'll look forward to joining in the discussion once you've all finished it :)

I have a copy already on my kobo reading app - will not be starting for a couple of weeks.

I have it as part of my Spring challenge as my blue cover so October works out well :)

I have a copy waiting for collection at the library so I'm definitely in!

I am about to start right now!

I've already read the book and I have to say that it is one of my favorites!!!!! Kind of like The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night. I've dealt with a LOT of Aspergers and this rings SO true. I'm sure you all will love it! Very hesitant about seeing the movie - I don't think it can be nearly as good as the book.

Linda wrote: "I've already read the book and I have to say that it is one of my favorites!!!!! Kind of like The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night. I've dealt with a LOT of Aspergers and this rings SO tru..."

Do you perhaps mean The Rosie Project Linda? His first book? This is his second and only just out:) I notice in your books you've read that you gave The Rosie Project 5 stars:) Great book!

I am about half way and really enjoying it. It is not quite as good as the first one but only because the first was so fresh and new. I love the way the author portrays Don's lack of social skills and the way he takes things so literally. There are many laugh aloud moments. Maybe not quite enough of Rosie's perspective though.

71% through and I am NOT liking Rosie at the moment.

87% and I hate Rosie.

Finished but no further comment here because of no spoilers :)

Phrynne wrote: "Finished but no further comment here because of no spoilers :)"

Do you know how to use the spoiler tag, Phrynne? You could use it to hide your spoiler - that way the rest of us wouldn't have to click on the spoiler tag until we'd finished!

Just in case you don't know, if you type [spoiler] before what you want to say, and [/spoiler] afterwards and replace the [ ] with < > then you get (view spoiler)[hidden text that you only see when you click on the link (hide spoiler)].

And now I've started to use the word spoiler so much, it's starting to sound strange!!

Kathryn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Finished but no further comment here because of no spoilers :)"

Do you know how to use the spoiler tag, Phrynne? You could use it to hide your spoiler - that way the rest of us wou..."

Yes I do but it didn't seem necessary to do that yet. maybe later when more people are reading the book.

Phrynne wrote: "87% and I hate Rosie."

I agree with your comments re Rosie. She's not the same Rosie we met in the first book. I'll postpone any further comments until others have had the chance to finish the book.

I've not started reading it yet but (view spoiler)[ just testing the spoiler bit - and aren't you all just dying to read what I've hidden? (hide spoiler)]

LOL!!!!

LOL! I did Sally;)

Sally906 wrote: "I've not started reading it yet but [spoilers removed]

LOL!!!!"

I peeked, but I figured it couldn't be much of a spoiler if you hadn't started reading!! Of course, I suppose someone could have told you something revealing that I might not want to know until I read it, but I only just thought of that!!

Phrynne wrote: "87% and I hate Rosie."

I know what you mean, Phrynne, but I excused her because (view spoiler)[ I thought she was affected by pregnancy hormones and mothering instinct: her perspective changed because she suddenly had a new priority. (hide spoiler)]

Ooh, I like this spoiler thingy, it's fun, I might just sometimes use it for the heck of it....

@ Kathryn, yes the word spoiler does start to look really strange .....

Marianne wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "87% and I hate Rosie."

I know what you mean, Phrynne, but I excused her because [spoilers removed]

Ooh, I like this spoiler thingy, it's fun, I might just sometimes use it for the..."

OK, I'm definitely not going to peek at your spoiler until I've read the book, Marianne!!

Marianne wrote: "@ Kathryn, yes the word spoiler does start to look really strange ....."

And I've noticed that with any word - if you say or write it enough in a short amount of time, it starts to look a bit weird!

Kathryn wrote: "Marianne wrote: "@ Kathryn, yes the word spoiler does start to look really strange ....."

And I've noticed that with any word - if you say or write it enough in a short amount of time, it starts t..."

indeed, I have also noticed that!

Kathryn wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "87% and I hate Rosie."

I know what you mean, Phrynne, but I excused her because [spoilers removed]

Ooh, I like this spoiler thingy, it's fun, I might just sometim..."

Actually, it's not that much of a (view spoiler)[ spoiler (hide spoiler)] really
LOL, loving that thing!!! ha ha ha

Haha! You guys are funny!

Brenda wrote: "Linda wrote: "I've already read the book and I have to say that it is one of my favorites!!!!! Kind of like The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night. I've dealt with a LOT of Aspergers and thi..."

By Jove! You're right! I hadn't realized that the sequel had already come out! Now I have to add another book to my list....... Thanks, Brenda!

No worries Linda:) I hope you enjoy the second book!!

Started this yesterday and I'm already almost half way and loving it. I haven't found anything to dislike about it so far. It's great to be back in Don's world, actually in Don's head!!! I think I adore him even more in this book.

Finished this last night and absolutely, categorically loved,loved, loved it. Yes I know very profound...not!!! It was just a really enjoyable, fun and entertaining read that I will nor try to analyse or justify, although I did write a review expressing my feelings. We all need a bit of joy and fun in our lives and I think this book certainly delivers that.

Glad you enjoyed it as much as I did!

Now I am REALLY looking forward to reading it! Can you believe, our local library system only has the CD Audio Recording on order. May have to break down and buy it.....

Fantastic that you enjoyed it so much Elaine:)

Linda, I just saw it for $16 in Big W:)

I'm actually annoyed at myself for not re reading The Rosie Project first. Just that the characters are so unique, it would have been nice for a re cap, and also having gone to the launch I saw so much of the authors story, it would have been a nice round up. My reading time seems to be less and less though that it probably is unrealistic to re read. But I truly think with my memory it was a necessity! I'm half way through. I think I'm in agreement with those who think Rosie isn't as nice this time round??

Started last night and already loving it.

His enthusiasm is infectious!!



A fascinating man, and very interesting:)

Absolutely agree with you Brenda. He tells his story so well. Very comfortable doing what he does.