Graeme Simsion

Graeme Simsion is an Australian author, screenwriter, and former information systems consultant. He is best known for his 2013 novel 'The Rosie Project', a romantic comedy novel about a genetics professor with social difficulties. The book gained international success and has led to multiple sequels, including 'The Rosie Effect' and 'The Rosie Result'. Simsion's work is characterized by its humor, warmth, and insightful exploration of human relationships and social norms.

Books

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  1. 1. The Rosie Project

    Cover of 'The Rosie Project' by Graeme Simsion

    The novel centers around Don Tillman, a brilliant yet socially awkward genetics professor who has never been on a second date. Convinced he is simply not wired for romance, he embarks on the Wife Project - a scientific test to find the perfect partner. Enter Rosie Jarman, who is everything Don is not looking for: she's impulsive, fiery, and working as a barmaid while searching for her biological father. When Don agrees to help Rosie with her own project, his orderly, evidence-based approach to life is turned upside down. Through a series of unconventional encounters, the pair embarks on an endearing journey that challenges Don's perceptions of love, partnership, and what it means to be "normal."

    The 9467th Greatest Book of All Time

  2. 2. The Rosie Effect

    Cover of 'The Rosie Effect' by Graeme Simsion

    In this engaging sequel, the protagonist, a brilliant but socially awkward geneticist, faces the challenges of impending fatherhood. After marrying Rosie, the couple relocates to New York City, where he struggles to adapt to his new life and the unexpected news that they're expecting a baby. Determined to be the perfect father, he approaches parenthood with the same meticulous research and planning that he applies to his scientific work, leading to a series of humorous and heartwarming misadventures. As he attempts to navigate the complexities of marriage and family life, he learns valuable lessons about love, friendship, and what it truly means to be a parent.

    The 9541st Greatest Book of All Time