Graeme Simsion
2013
Don Tillman, professor of genetics, has never been on a second date. Then a chance encounter gives him an idea. He will design a questionnaire-a sixteen-page, scientifically researched document-to find the perfect partner. She will most definitely not be a barmaid, a smoker, a drinker or a late-arriver. Rosie Jarman is all these things. She is strangely beguiling, fiery and intelligent. And she is also on a quest of her own. She's looking for her biological father, a search that a certain DNA expert might just be able to help her with-even if he does wear quick-dry clothes and eat lobster every single Tuesday night.
Graeme Simsion's debut novel is a charming and hilarious exploration of love, relationships, and the quest for understanding. Don Tillman's scientific approach to romance is both endearing and absurd, making for a delightful read that balances humor with heartfelt moments. The book's unique perspective on what it means to connect with someone on a deeper level is both refreshing and thought-provoking. It's a quirky, feel-good story that I highly recommend.
