I am so happy to see Don and Rosie back, as quickly and loveable as ever.

Their son Hudson is now eleven years old and has social issues of his own, which means Don has a new project. Don and Rosie’s relationship is as fascinating as ever.

The only issue I had with the book is their handling of whether to have Hudson assessed for autism, especially what they eventually decided. I don’t have and experience with autism but this seemed like a poor decision to make.

This is a great conclusion to the series, although I am sad it is now over.

This book is the third in the Don Tillman series, something I hadn't actually realised when I got it, so I haven't read the first 2 books, but really I didn't think that mattered. I would now like to go back to the first ones because I really enjoyed these characters. Don possibly has autism, he and Rosie are worried about their son Hudson, who is struggling to fit into his new school after moving back to Australia from New York. They boith have character quirks, but didn't want to be labelled.
The characters were rather charming and the book dealt with the serious point of identity with warmth and humour.

*Many thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this in exchange for an honest opinion*

I didnt realise how much I have missed Don Tillman until I was reunited with him. There is something beautifully endearing about him and he is someone who I have adored for years, since I first read the Rosie Project. It has taken me sometime but I think I have finally warmed up to Rosie. She was the calm in the storm and the voice of reason among the mayhem.
Following Dons latest project to achieve complete family happiness.
It was wonderful, endearing and emotional.
5 stars!!

Having read the previous two ‘Don Tillman’ books The Rosie Project & The Rosie Effect, I was excited to read this final part of the story. I have finished reading the book with a lot better insight & awareness into autism than I started with. Lots of questions too, which in my job as a teacher are quite pertinent. I hadn’t thought for instance about what a diagnosis could mean to a person.
I have become fond of Don & Rosie and through this book, of Hudson too. The book is very well-written in an ‘easy to become gripped’ style. The situations the family find themselves in and how they process and face them has been fascinating. The usual moments of humour which made me interrupt my husbands reading to share, the unexpected emotions and the push, willing Don to act on at a critical moment in the story. A thoroughly enjoyable read!

Heart warming and funny, a great third instalment to this trilogy. I enjoyed this book and found it easy to read.

Don and Rosie are back home in Australia with their son, 11year old Hudson. After being accused of racism during his lectures, Don decides to quit his job as a genetics lecturer and become Hudson's primary carer.his new aim is to teach Hudson the skills he needs to survive as an autistic young person in a mainstream world.
Tackling topical issues such as vaccination, bullying and autism, this book leads you into the lives of the Tillmans and their friends.
Well written and intuitive a lovely book.

I quite enjoyed this and it was so much fun to read about Don & Rosie once again!! 😁 I loved how they both were still learning how to deal with having a kid, and we got to watch along as readers! Though I feel like it wasn’t as laugh-out-loud funny as the other two books, which was a bummer. I still really enjoyed it!! 🙌🏻

I was sent a copy of The Rosie Result by Graeme Simsion to read and review by NetGalley.
I loved the author’s previous two ‘Rosie’ books; The Rosie Project and The Rosie Effect, and this instalment didn’t disappoint. Understated, engaging and insightful, the third novel in the series deals mainly with Don and Rosie’s eleven year old son Hudson – who may or may not have autism. As with the previous books the story is warm, witty and at times very funny. Well written, you immediately warm to all the characters and want them to succeed. With a great insight into school life and the way we as people tend to make sweeping generalizations that apart from often being superficially hurtful can also be detrimental to an individual’s mental health and future aspirations. This is a very enjoyable story with an important message woven through it – we are all individuals and therefore should be accepted as such.

In "The Rosie Result" the Tillman family has moved back to Australia as a result of Rosie getting a new job, leading a research project. Don takes a position as a genetics professor at the university, their son Hudson is already 11 years old. However, one meeting with the school principal after another and it quickly turns out Hudson has a hard time settling in. Following a kerfuffle at the university, Don decides to take time out and hence "Hudson Project" is born - a project aimed at helping Hudson to develop life skills that will make him fit better in the society and make friends. This all, of course, in typical, analytical Don's style.

As much as I'd love to see a little bit more of Rosie in this book, Don has probably compensated it. I love his methodical and logical approach to everything and the fact that words "not possible" don't exist in his vocabulary. I've never supposed he'd be such an involved father but he went into "Project Hudson" with all of his heart. "Project Hudson" involved among others helping him making friends or increasing his competences. The way he goes about things is so heart - warming and uplifting. He's still very direct, literal and single - minded but that's Don for you, and he's also incredibly kind. I think I have a weakness for Don Tillman.

I adore Rosie and Don's relationship. Rosie is so laid - back and always guides Don when he struggles. They are open and incredibly honest with each other and it's such a refreshing change to have characters who can talk with each other about literally everything. They complement each other brilliantly. And their unity in all things Hudson was simply exemplary and enviable - when we argue with my husband it's usually about our different ways of raising our daughter.

I totally appreciate the fact that the author didn't choose the most straightforward ways for his characters. Being diagnosed with autism doesn't only mean that you can have excuse for certain behaviour, it often means being labelled, stereotyped, people making assumptions, and he let his characters to made the decision for themselves. He showed different views when it comes to Autism and the scene of the discussion that Don and Rosie attended was incredibly interesting and eye - opening as well. The story gives us plenty thought for food, showing benefits of some treatments and also, what I liked most, focusing on the abilities rather than weaknesses of the children being "on the spectrum", showing their individuality and specialty.

Graeme Simsion writes about some serious issues but with a light touch and in entertaining way. His writing style is exceptional - it's witty, it's clever, the banter between the characters is fast and intelligent and he so brilliantly captures the eccentric personalities.

"The Rosie Result" was quirky and charming, brilliantly balancing heavier issues with humour, uplifting and thought - provoking. It didn't touch only upon Autism, but also the issue of working mothers and belittling them at their workplaces, or at least treating them differently, racism and sexism, bullying, violence - and while they really sound important and rather heavy, the author knows how to write in a light, entertaining way and still leave us thinking. This book was an excellent conclusion to the series, series that I'm truly going to miss. However, I'm left with a feeling that everything is going to be okay with Don, Rosie and Hudson. Highly recommended!

This feels like the end of an era. Don and Rosie Tillman return with their son Hudson, who has been having difficulties at school. I really liked how the narration tended to be more observant, especially when it came to topics such as whether Hudson might be autistic. It's handled in such a light way that it feels personal and realistic. Another thing I really appreciated, and this may be down to Don's personality too, but I like how the topic of Rosie experiencing discrimination in the workplace due to being a mother was dealt with too.
The kids - Hudson and Blanche - was by far my favourite part of the book (the best part of an excellent book). I really enjoyed learning more about Hudson as Don got to know him better too. He's just a clever little character and I really enjoyed going on this journey with them.

Delightful conclusion to a much-loved series. Long live Don.

I've had a crush on Don since the first chapter of book 1. I've loved following his story from single eccentric professor to married man and now to father.

He's an unforgettable character, loveable in his quirks:
"It's the second Wednesday of the month. The day I change my toothbrush head."

Don and Rosie are now more than a decade into their marriage, both still busy in their professions in America, though Rosie takes on the majority of childcare for their son Hudson, affecting her progress. With his own high intelligence and set of emotional oddities, a potential move back to Australia threatens to sabotage his stability. A problem at Don's college means Don is free to take over Hudson's care outside of school, and he prepares a detailed plan to help his son develop the skills he needs to fit in with his peers.

I just loved how the plots for all three Tillmans converged: Don's hilariously disastrous lecture on race and genetics, Rosie's struggle to keep her position at work against a colleague using her motherhood to push her out, and Hudson's trials at school: making friends, fitting in.

Characters from the previous books make welcome returns and get some good cameos or supporting parts. Issues from previous books (is Don autistic?) come up and are dealt with. One of my favourite parts from The Rosie Project - Don's ability to make amazing cocktail - features strongly in the story and brings all the characters together.

There are multiple laugh-out-loud moments, a few dark topics brought to light (abusive relationships), and some very convincing character portraits. I didn't think I was going to like Hudson, but he very quickly grew on me and I found him just as offbeat, smart and resourceful, I loved how we saw him growing up. Rosie returned to form as well, after what I remember as a less-than-charming persona in The Rosie Effect. And Don, older but slightly more socially aware, is still the same Don who we all fell for in his first book.

The science elements I also appreciated, talk of autism/Asperger's discussed by experts and those with the condition added some useful background.

Simsion gives this the feel of a conclusion, with characters given swansongs/closure and the reader a feeling that the story is now completed. I adored this and am now very keen indeed to see this story made into films.

If you're a fan of Don Tillman, you will not be disappointed with the end to his journey into married life/fatherhood. Warm, very funny and well put-together, you'll not forget the Tillmans in a hurry.

With thanks to Netgalley for providing an advance reading copy.

I really enjoyed reading this book and only found out that it was part of a trilogy when I had finished it and had a look on Amazon to see what else the author had written. I found it to be easy to read, thoughtful and funny and am now looking forward to reading the other two as prequels. It is a debate many parents and teachers have, should a child have a label and how will this effect the way in which they are treated? The subject has been written in a way that allows the reader to understand the problems whilst still finding much to laugh about in the process.

This is the third book in a series about Don Tillman a possible sufferer with autism, who struggles in social situations. Having read books 1(Rosie Project) and 2(The Rosie Effect) this sequel was eagerly awaited. W hilst it could be read alone any new readers may be a bit confused by the ‘cocktail’ business and would not be aware that the family had fairly recently returned to Australia following a period working in America. One has the feeling that this could be an autobiographical story (continued through the series) and readers feel they are experiencing a journey with Don and his family.

In this third (final) book in the series we meet Don’s 11 year old son who also seems to be suffering similar social problems as his father had at a similar age. Since this causes him to have disciplinary issues at school his parents, with the help of friends and family, set out to equip him with the skills to succeed/ and conform so that he will be allowed to move up to secondary school. An interesting ‘experiment’ ensues on teaching a young person to become ‘themselves’ but ensuring that they conform to the requirements of society. Needless to say things end well in this instance.

I would highly recommend this book to others who enjoy reading about people struggling to keep their life ‘on track’ and finding alternative ways of looking at life.

I hadn't read the first two books in the trilogy when this final instalment came out so I bought them and boy, am I glad I did! The Rosie Project is excellent, The Rosie Effect very good and this, The Rosie Result, is outstanding. I adored it! I love all of the characters and have enjoyed being part of their journeys. I also thought that the autistic spectrum was well-portrayed and handled responsibly. I've now purchased the novel that the author has co-written with his wife as I find his style engaging and refreshingly different. Great stuff!

Review: If you’ve been following my reading for a while you’ll know I’m a big fan of Graeme Simsion and so I was VERY excited to find out there was going to be a third book in the Rosie project series. It was so great to revisit these characters and their lives and I loved catching up web Don and Rosie and find out what they were doing now.

The setting for this book comes back to Australia and it was wonderful to see Don back where he’s from and with his family again. I did miss the New York setting from The Rosie Effect but as I say this new setting leant itself to Don feeling more ‘at home’.

Hudson was a great addition to the cast in this novel. Obviously we learned a little about him in the last book but seeing him as a fully formed tween was really fun and I liked finding out how he was getting on at school and with his family and friends. I think after two books focusing fully on Don, a little bit of Hudson was a welcome addition.

This book also deals more explicitly with the autistic spectrum and more specifically when and/or why getting a diagnosis is required. As you know I am a teacher and so I could definitely see both sides of this argument but what was really great was actually seeing it on the page and hearing Don’s point of view as well as seeing the situations that called for a possible diagnosis. Autism and Aspergers are dealt with so well in these novels, it was great to see a different side of the autistic spectrum being brought up in this third book featuring Don Tillman.

If you enjoyed the first 2 books in the Rosie project series, I would definitely recommend giving this one a read. It would work to some extent as a stand-alone novel but I really would recommend reading the other 2 books first to get some background on Don and the Rosie Project. Once again, I listened to this book on audio and it was really well done.

The Continuing Adventures of Don Tillman and his Family

This is the third book in the ‘Rosie’ about a very unusual couple/family. Hudson is now at school and exhibiting many of the traits of his father – who himself gets into hot water as a result of unintentionally appearing to promulgate right wing/racist views.
Don and Rosie and their friends and wider family work to aid Hudson, not always successfully, and there is humour and some sadness too in the tale. Surprising attributes move the story along and help forge stronger bonds between father and son.
I hope that I will bump into Dan, Rosie and Hudson again some time…..
This book was provided as an advance copy by the publisher in return for an honest review.
Note :
I provide the above on Amazon on 7 April 2019.

This took a long time to really get into this book, I suspect that it was because I had not read the two previous books in the series. Graeme has handled the subject of autism very carefully describing in great detail the adjustment both father and son made having to be labelled.. Although I could understand Don and Rosie and the issues they were going through I did not feel any attachment to the characters. It was comical in places but often too drawn out. A hopeful ending was the saving grace..

I'm afraid I had to give up on this about a third of the way through - too much conversation with characters who all seemed to merge into one, going over the same thing. I didn't find the humour or compassion that I loved about The Rosie Project and felt that the story is now wearing thin - I have read far better novels dealing with the subject of autism. Just didn't engage with this one.

I am a huge fan of the Rosie series and was overjoyed to receive a copy of The Rosie Result! Reading this book in fact encouraged me to spend the rest of the weekend rereading The Rosie Effect and The Rosie Project. This book follows the adventures of Don Tilman and his young family. His son, Hudson appears to be having problems at school and Don is inspired to start up The Hudson Project to help his son make new friends, blend into society and ultimately not get kicked out of school. Coupled with a dramatic work problem which goes viral, much fun and hilarious escapades ensue. Several old faces make appearances and Don continues to try and solve problems in the way he knows best.

I really enjoyed reading further about Don and Rosie. It took me time to warm to Hudson´s character but was cheering for him at the end. I´m sorry to hear this is the last book in the series. I hope that perhaps in the future, we may see Don as an older man still triumphing against the world.

I suspect this is meant to be the third and final book in a trilogy judging from the number of loose ends which the author tries to tie up! Like the previous two, it's a sympathetic study of the effects of autism on a father, son, family and friends.

In some ways, it is another enjoyable read. Don Tillman recounts his own efforts to cope with autism and then the additional effort and strategies required to cope with an autistic teenage son, Hudson. Rosie, his long-suffering partner, has clearly developed a number of routines to cope with them both but life can still be stressful. In the course of the novel, Don and Hudson crash, and nearly burn, in a number of stressful situations linked to relationships, work and school. Along the way, Don recruits a number of old friends to help him out with a new idea for a cocktail bar which will attract autistic people. The way this unfolds provides another subplot for the story and allows for a few more people to have their loose ends sorted.

It's sort of funny in a nice kind of way but the scenarios are increasingly familiar and the endings appropriately pat. Don's autistic personality and his view of the world were interesting in a first novel but get tiresome by the third. Also this element of the story has the limitation that reinforcing and emphasising these aspects slows the pace of the novel and, occasionally, it all gets slightly didactic.

By the end, I think everyone was waiting for it to finish! To summarise, you get the same themes as in the other books but without the charm of the original. It's okay but I wouldn't be looking forward to number four!