I missed out on the first two books in this trilogy, and although I enjoyed the reading 'The Rosie Result', I felt I missed out on some of the character development of Don and Rosie, that reading the previous books would give me. In terms of the story, it does read well as a standalone, as this focuses on the problems Hudson, Don's son is having with his school life.

The book explores being on the autism spectrum, and what this means to the individual, their family, friends and the society they are part of. The tone of the book is lighthearted and many of the family's experiences are recounted in a humorous way.

The author explores some important topical issues relating to Autism, such as the benefit of an autism diagnosis and the pros and cons of being labelled, and crucially whether autistic children's behaviour needs to be modified, or should society accommodate them, without the need to conform?

The characters are believable and the issues discussed are handled sensitively and in a readable way. You quickly become invested in the family and want them to have a hopeful, satisfying future.

In summary, even if you haven't read the other books in the series this is a worthwhile read, I enjoyed it, but if you can read the whole series do. The ending is well-written and realistic, whilst giving an optimistic outlook on the family's future.

I received a copy of this book from PenguinUK - Michael Joseph via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

I loved this great conclusion, to the series!
Quirky with great characters, about finding our identity

This is the third book in the third series and I really enjoyed it, although I found some of the explanations of autism a bit hard to understand. The story of Don and Rosie continues but this time the focus is on their eleven years old son Hudson. He is having problems at his school and Don sets out to solve them in his own inimitable way. Their are plenty of laughs on the way but also heartache and misunderstandings . A satisfying read . Not sure whether there could be another book in the series but would certainlylook forward to reading it

I loved this book just as much as the previous two in the series. Great to catch up with the characters from before and also to meet Hudson and his friends.

I definitely found it hard to put this book down and I feel quite sad to have finished reading what appears to be the last book in the series. Hopefully I'm wrong about that!

This is the third and final book in the Don Tillman series, and here we re-join Don and Rosie over a decade since we last saw them. The family has moved back to Melbourne, and Hudson, now 11, is having trouble adjusting to his new school.  Don, who is in the midst of some work related trouble himself, develops The Hudson Project.  He aims to help Hudson fit in with his peers and develop his social skills, but faces some hard truths along the way.  As usual with the Tillman family, the road is never smooth, but it is hilarious.

I loved this book from start to finish.  I really like Don as a character, and enjoy seeing how he has developed as his life has changed.  I've always liked Rosie too, and Hudson makes the perfect addition to the family in this book. 

Simsion touches on some tough topics in this book, primarily looking at autism, and the impact (both positive and negative) of an autism diagnosis.  He writes in such a way as to make the topic accessible to everyone regardless of personal experience, and he puts a lighthearted and humorous spin on it without being insincere or trivializing the issues raised.

There is a lot of other topics covered in the book too, on a much lesser scale.  The anti-vax and anti medical movement receive some attention, as does the double standards and sexism faced by working mothers in many workplaces. These again raise some interesting ideas and give readers plenty to think about.

I honestly can't fault anything with this book.  It was the perfect ending to the trilogy, and much as I'm sad to say bye to the characters I think Simsion wrapped things up perfectly.  If you've read and enjoyed the previous books in the series this will be a sure fire hit.  If you haven't read the earlier books yet I strongly recommend you do!

Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin UK for an arc in exchange for an honest review

Another great book by Simsion.

I've loved all the Rosie books and this is another that didn't disappoint. As Don changes careers and things are changing for Hudson who is now eleven. This story is a laugh out loud fiction, as Don and Rosie navigate their way through parenthood, opening a cocktail bar, and coping with Hudson who is extremely like his father. It also touches on other important topics - to label or not to label, is medicating children the answer, how can we cope with anxiety, and should all children be made to fit in?

Clear your diaries before reading this, as once you've started you won't want to stop.

Ok, so it’s confession time, I didn’t really enjoy The Rosie Project and I only read it because I had a copy of The Rosie Effect and needed to read the first one before I started it, the second one was ok. BUT this book The Rosie Result was different, I began to understand what Rosie saw in Don and why she had stuck with him and had a child with him.

There has been a 10 year gap since we left Don, Rosie and bump, now they have Hudson who is described by most people who meet him and his father as being as like “ two peas in a pod” so the challenge of the book the Hudson Adjustment Problem begins. Without giving any spoilers we meet a host of new and engaging characters ( some nice, some not) as well as welcome back some old friends who continue to develop as the Tillman family do.

And to summarise, I loved it, couldn’t wait to read it and had some late nights because I didn’t want to stop. It was enjoyable, fun, happy, sad and no clues given as to the ending, the perfect read. So if you enjoyed the other 2 Rosie books you will love it and if you didn’t, give it a try , you may be as surprised as I was.

Review given as I received a free copy of the book, Thank you Michael Joseph and Penguin UK

Having read the previous two books, I was looking forward to this, the conclusion of the series, and I was definitely not disappointed!

Geneticist, Don Tillman is back with his family - wife, Rosie and son Hudson.

And they are back in Melbourne after 10 years in New York.

I always find any book that deals with people on the spectrum extremely interesting, and this was a humdinger of one!

Reading about how Don, who has Aspergers, ends up nearly sacked from his new job, due to his social 'inadequacies', reading situations wrong, and thinking rather laterally, rather than with the emotion that a neurotypical person would, was done in an extremely funny, yet sensitive way.

I love how Rosie interacts with him, knowing his quirks and traits, gently reminding him of how he should be reacting to situations.

It was great to follow his journey through his next project, which was to guide his son, Hudson, through a particularly tough transition from his US school to his new one in Australia. Don recognises many similarities between his own school life, and that of his son's, and his sole aim is then to coach his son through school, teaching him acceptable behaviours and emotions, especially after the Head and Hudson's class teacher are convinced he should go through testing to see if he has Autism.

I don't want to go into a lot of detail, I hate to leave spoilers, so I will leave you with this.

It's a great read, handling a sensitive topic with delicacy and humour, and an extremely satisfying end to an all-round fantastic series!

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin UK - Michael Joseph for an arc of this book.

This brilliant trilogy finishes with an equally enjoyable, entertaining read that returns us to the world of Don Tillman and his family - wife Rosie and son Hudson, who seems to share many similarities in personality with Don.

The book is a light-hearted (though emotional at times) look at life through Don's eyes, as he struggles with work, family and friendship issues plus a variety of unfortunate/ unlucky events that only Don could find himself in!

I really enjoyed the first two books in the series - The Rosie Project and The Rosie Effect - and although I think the first is still my favourite of the three, The Rosie Result finishes off a brilliant series in style, and with the same heartwarming personality that made the first two such favourites of mine! Definitely worth a read for fans - go to number one and work your way through if you're new to the series, you won't regret it!

Don Tillman, his wife Rosie and son Hudson have moved back to Australia. Hudson is navigating life through a new school, Don has caused a storm at work and Rosie is struggling to juggle work and motherhood. Don comes up with a solution to solve all their problems and begins work on the Hudson Project. After all who better to guide his son through the challenges of being a misfit, then the father who was once the misfit himself. Don engages the help of friends and family to support the process.

This is a wonderful heart-warming story, with a wonderful cast of characters, that started a little bit slowly, but once I was drawn in, I was hooked. In my opinion this book is a satisfactory ending to the Rosie Project trilogy and would recommend it to all those who have already discovered Don and Rosie.

I received this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review .

A fabulous ending to a very entertaining series that never failed to put a smile on my face.

Addressing Autism spectrum diagnosis and all that comes with being labelled autistic, there's a lot to reflect on and learn from. The author does a great job of showing different sides of a complex issue while still keeping it a light read.

It's a charming and heartwarming story, full of quirkiness and fun. A really satisfactory conclusion leaving me feeling that all will go well for Don and his family.

Quite disappointed with this book - I'm about 40% in and I've just given up. I read the other two books in the trilogy when they came out and liked them, but I just could not engage with this one. I'm very interested in autism and many of the issues raised in it, but I found the writing itself quite dull. Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin UK - Michael Joseph for my advance copy, but sadly it wasn't for me!

I would like to thank the publisher Penguin UK for sending me a copy of this book in return for an honest review.
I hadn’t read the previous two books in the series, but that didn’t spoil my enjoyment of this book. (I have read them now and would suggest that they make this book a richer experience, but it is easy to understand what is going on without reading them!)
Rosie and Don have a son called Hudson. At the start of the book they are living in the US but events lead to them moving to Australia for Rosie to take up a new job. Don is a very literal scientist whose social misunderstandings lead to him being suspended from his academic job, so it is good timing that Rosie has been offered the job. Hudson is 11 years old and has difficulty fitting in at his new school. The Principal is very keen for the family to have Hudson assessed for autism, but Rosie and Don don’t want him to be labelled. They both acknowledge that Don has some difficulties, but they are able to overcome them by talking through what has happened, so they set out to find ways to get Hudson the skills he seems to be lacking. Their methods are a little unusual but that is what makes this an entertaining read. If you know anyone who is “on the spectrum “ you will enjoy this book. I found myself wanting to shout out that of course Hudson is on the spectrum, but the end of the book will make you think.
I would not want to spoil this book for you, except to say that the ending was very satisfying! I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
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Like the earlier books The Rosie Result focuses on Don, a high functioning aspie and Rosie his neurotypical and long suffering wife. The baby they had in The Rosie Effect is now 10 and displaying significant behaviour patterns similar to his father who has never been formally diagnosed as being on the spectrum, though to us the reader,it is very obvious. To label or not to label....that is the big question of this story,
We also come to understand, through a series of comical scenarios, the struggles and pressures we put on our kids to conform and behave in certain ways, whether normal or not. Friendships are key with support being crucial to help navigate through the choppy waters of social niceties and expectation.
The range of characters, the use of humour, and the empathetic style help us to learn to appreciate those who are on the spectrum, with the emphasis by the ending of being free to be yourself whatever the pressures.
An excellent, and easy read that had me laughing out loud in places and which left me with a much clearer picture of the effects of autism.
Highly recommended

I was really looking forward to reading this book after I had enjoyed the other two in the series as I felt they dealt with the subject of a person with Aspergers with great warmth and humour. However, I started this book a couple of times and couldn't get into it at all, it seemed to lack humour and I felt it often read like a textbook. Sadly I was unable to finish it.
Thank you to netgalley and Penguin UK - Michael Joseph for an advance copy of this book.

The Rosie Result is the final novel in the trilogy that introduced Don Tillman to the reader. Don, wife Rosie and son Hudson return to Australia after living in the U.S.. Don and Rosie battle workplace traumas and the struggle to ensure their son has a happy upbringing. Quirky characters and storytelling ensure an emotional and heartwarming end for the reader.

I enjoyed this about 80% as much as I did the first book, but then the first book was fantastic and a lot to live up to. I enjoyed the different themes in this book, and especially the interaction between Don and his son and Dons parenting style. I loved the concept "what would I have wanted my Dad to say when I was his age".... if only I could remember!

Thank you for the opportunity to review this book.

The last in the Don Tilmam trilogy. This follows Don, Rosie and their son Hudson back to Australia where Hudson is beginning to show the same traits as Don. A lovely, joyful read with lots of heart and humour.

The Rosie Result

For those of you who have read the other ‘Rosie’ books, the character of Donald Tillman won’t be a surprise. He’s a quirky guy muddling his way through life in a world he doesn’t always understand. But he’s happily married to the girl of his dreams and their son, Hudson is the centre of their world.

This novel follows Hudson through some difficult times as he comes to term with his own differences - which are mirrored with Donald’s own experiences. Whether it’s a misinterpretation of a lecture or questions regarding the demise of an unlucky crow and a scalpel brought to school - the two characters are more similar than they realise.

The novel is a light and funny read, but it does leave us with questions. How much do labels help us through our lives - how do we judge people who are labelled - is it right to label others at all - does it matter if the labels are applied by ourselves?

Therefore this is a light read which is surprisingly thought provoking, and ultimately uplifting. I thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend it to everyone.

The Rosie Result was the perfect conclusion to Don Tillman’s hilarious journey. Now happily married and with a pre-adolescent kid, every common situation becomes a potential catastrophe for Don. I think this book was more focused on self-acceptance and what it means to be and to live with a person on the autism spectrum than the previous books, which was a nice surprise. On the down side, a lot of the situations quickly went from awkward-funny to way over the top, making everything too unrealistic (particularly the last bit at Hudson’s graduation), and a particularly poignant arc (don't want to give away any spoilers) was disappointingly under-explored. All in all, this was quick and funny read, and the whole trilogy is very recommendable in my opinion. 3.5 stars.