The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

He seems to be, doesn't he...and it's been a relatively quick journey for him (with the books I mean) Plus he was telling us about SONY pictures and the work they're doing with The Rosie Project - that'll be a fascinating movie!

[Suz]

Yes very quick journey. We'll all be interested to see the movie, people in the crowd at the launch suggested Colon Firth, and he was saying a lot of 'it' names had been thrown around like Jennifer Hudson, Paul Rudd etc etc, but he just wants to see someone do it justice. It will be interesting to see what happens that's for sure!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes:) He also told me about his next book...it will be about a relationship rekindled after about 20 years, and will be out approx end 2015. And he's going to leave Rosie and Don alone for about 7 years he said!

[Marianne]

Yes, we heard about the Sony offer earlier in the year, and now that you reminds us, he did talk about his next book at our luncheon too. His reading was great, wasn't it! Whatever he writes, I'll be reading it. Send me your grocery list, Graeme.

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "Yes:) He also told me about his next book...it will be about a relationship rekindled after about 20 years, and will be out approx end 2015. And he's going to leave Rosie and Don alone for about 7 ..."

Is that 7 years Rosie and Don time or 7 years our time? Would hate to have to wait too long for the next instalment!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Yes:) He also told me about his next book...it will be about a relationship rekindled after about 20 years, and will be out approx end 2015. And he's going to leave Rosie and Don alo..."

I don't know Carolyn - his words were Rosie and Don would wait seven years! So not sure:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "Yes, we heard about the Sony offer earlier in the year, and now that you reminds us, he did talk about his next book at our luncheon too. His reading was great, wasn't it! Whatever he writes, I'll ..."

Haha! Not sure I'd go THAT far Marianne!

[Suz]

Marianne wrote: "Yes, we heard about the Sony offer earlier in the year, and now that you reminds us, he did talk about his next book at our luncheon too. His reading was great, wasn't it! Whatever he writes, I'll ..."

I'd never heard an author read his work before and it just fit perfectly didn't it!

[Valerie]

Just finished the book.....oh I cried in the last chapter!!!

[Marianne]

Yes, me too

[Kathryn]

My copy came in at the library yesterday and I picked it up today!! Now to decide whether to abandon my current read and start it, or continue my current read and take it up to the beach with me in a week's time...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Take it to the beach;)

[Suz]

I agree Kathryn, perfect for beach! If you're in Bris do you head to the Sunshine Coast, Curramundi is my fave ;)

[Kathryn]

Suzanne wrote: "I agree Kathryn, perfect for beach! If you're in Bris do you head to the Sunshine Coast, Curramundi is my fave ;)"

OK, will hold onto it! And yes, normally the Sunny Coast, Suzanne. I've never stayed at Currimundi (apart from a school camp), but have stayed at Caloundra, Alexandra Headland, Maroochydore and Coolum before. Am heading to Noosaville this time.

[Sally906]

My vote is for the beach too :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It'll be a great read for Noosaville:)

[Kathryn]

I just finished this. I liked it, for the most part, but not as much as The Rosie Project.

I agree, Suzanne - it might have been a good idea to re-read The Rosie Project because I couldn't quite remember what some of the characters were like previously - but never mind, onwards and upwards!!

I also agree that with my limited recall of characters from The Rosie Project, Rosie seems different, but I would probably assume that was due to her pre-occupation with her thesis and concern about Don's suitability for parenting and, as mentioned by others, pregnancy hormones.

As for another Rosie and Don book...as I was reading this, I was actually thinking that a third might be a mistake. One was great, two was mostly good, but three...? I'm not sure how interested I would be - maybe I might be after 7 years...

And I've just re-read this - it sounds harsh, yet I did enjoy the read. But I guess I was just a little disappointed that it didn't measure up to The Rosie Project.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

At least you've finished it Kathryn:) Will you review it?

[Kathryn]

Yes - done: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

It was a good read - I just felt it deteriorated a little part-way through.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Thanks! Great review:)

[Mary]

Just finished this today. Really enjoyed it 4* although not as good as The Rosie Project.

My review is found at

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mary wrote: "Just finished this today. Really enjoyed it 4* although not as good as The Rosie Project.

My review is found at

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2..."

Here's your review Mary (the above is the book link)

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "Thanks! Great review:)"

Thanks, Brenda!

[Kathryn]

Mary wrote: "Just finished this today. Really enjoyed it 4* although not as good as The Rosie Project.

My review is found at

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2..."

Snap, Mary!! I finished it today as well! Sounds like you enjoyed it more than I did. And I did enjoy it, just not as much as the first and not as much as I expected to.

[Sally906]

Michael wrote: "Just letting all Adelaide based Graeme Simsion fans know that he will be one of the many great authors at this years Adelaide Writers Week."

You going to see him Michael? You took leave last year so you could go to the festival didn't you?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Good on you Michael:)

[Suz]

I hope you'll fill us in Michael as he was fantastic to meet in Sydney!