From the very beginning I assumed that Don would fail with
the questionnaire. Who is going to find someone
based on predetermined ideals. A former (female) colleague was determined to
marry a handsome, wealthy man. She was at the point of almost asking salary
before name. Of course, she met her husband and fell in love. He had an average
job and average looks, not at all like she had intended!
I looked at the discussion questions at the end of the book.
They too are intended to extend the joy
found in the book. Don’s
assessment that “Humans often fail to see what is close to them and obvious to
others.” is perfect for him and his relationship with Rosie. He is obviously attracted,
thinks she is stunning but still thinks she is a barmaid. He has fun around her but considers her
non-wife material! Claudia and even Gene
know better!
Claudia and Gene are something else. Gene, who is trying to have sexual encounters
with women from every nation even keeps a map with pins of his conquests on his
wall in his office. I wondered what will happen once he has covered the globe
from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. I don’t even begin to understand why Claudia
stays with him but that is their choice, not mine. At least he was starting to work on a more monogamous
relationship by books end.
I enjoyed the way both Rosie and Don jumped into the Father
Project. The outcome was somewhat
surprising but not totally so. I did like the way we did not find out until the
very end!
While Don had Asperger’s he managed very well to maintain a
normal life. Yes, he was obsessive about details, oversimplification of daily
routines and other things but he was open to new things. He learned to make
drinks, dance and even several sexual positions so he would have an idea what
to do in any circumstance. I loved the
way he practiced with the skeleton and
without actually listening to music!
Loved the book and I look forward to our discussion of it!
