Finished Reading "The Rosie Project"

I know its not on my list but it is relevant for a really good reason.  I have three books on my list:

Middlemarch
War and Peace
Lolita

All excellent pieces of literature and all have been sitting on my book shelf, staring at me, for some time.  I have started to read both War and Peace (really struggling it is so boring - sorry to any fans!) and Lolita (a bit less boring, well written, but again I am struggling to become hooked enough to keep picking it up).

I am not usually a fan of what I would call "beach fiction".  My daughter bought "The Rosie Project", possibly because her name is Rosie, but for whatever reason she read it and quite enjoyed it so I borrowed it for my own holiday. 

What you need to know is that I have what I would describe as a mild(ish) form of ADD, that is Attention Deficit Disorder.  Note the omission of the often included "H" for hyperactivity.  I wouldn't describe myself as hyperactive.

This unfortunately means that I struggle to stick to things like hobbies or books, or anything else that calls for any kind of long term commitment.  Happily this does not apply to my marriage which is the exception to prove the rule!

Because of all this is it quite remarkable that I have just finished reading this book, and what's more I actually enjoyed it.  I started it this week expecting it to be just another example of "chic lit" but I was pleasantly surprised.  I had put off beginning it but, on the plane back from Turkey, I saw a man (with his female partner) reading it.  I was intrigued; obviously it had to be a bit more than I was expecting - OK accuse me of being sexist I don't care!

The main character in the book reminded me of Sheldon from "The Big Bang Theory" and I think, for mainly this reason, it will be a book both men and women will enjoy.  It certainly made me laugh out loud on several occasions.  So, if you get a chance, read it - you might just enjoy it yourself!