It seems kind of like a "chick lit" book so far, but I haven't read one of those in awhile, so it's kind of relaxing. The protagonist is a young adult/middle-aged man who has asperger's syndrome. If you know nothing about this, please go back and click on the word Asperger's to take you to an informational piece. Anyways, Don is highly intelligent, a professor. And he is healthy, works out, has a good job, etc. One of his few friends (a common quality of people with asperger's is social awkwardness) suggests he would be a good husband, so he decided to get married. In the first 10% that I've read, Don decided a wife is a good idea, and he may as well make his search for a wife a scientific one. He creates an interest inventory that he gives to women, where their answers must line up to his very specific responses. He goes on two dates (one is more of a young professional's group dinner).
I already know from the back of the book that he is going to meet someone named Rosie who does NOT fit his ideal description of a wife but that love doesn't always follow a mathematical equation. I totally agree with this. I used to have this whole list of qualities that my husband would have to have, and when I met him, I just knew he was the one. The list of criteria didn't really matter, so I'm assuming this is what will happen to Don in regards to Rosie.
I do have a few questions. Hopefully I'll be able to return and update this post at the end of the week; I have a feeling it is going to be a quick read.
- How do Don and Rosie meet?
- Are there any funny stories of bad dates before he meets her (based on the writing so far, I will predict yes)
- Has this author written any other novels? I'd never heard of him before.
- What about Rosie will not meet Don's ideal criteria? (For example, he wants someone who enjoys red meat and is always on time, among others)
Happy reading!
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