Review of The Rosie Project-Graeme Simsion

Professor Tillman lives his life as a slave to his schedule - down to the minute.  He is socially inept and afraid that he'll never meet a woman, so he comes up with the idea of the Wife Project.  His survey is supposed to filter out smokers, vegetarians and other undesirable habits but when Rosie is introduced by a friend who's helping him with the project, he's shocked to learn that she smokes, is often late and doesn't eat red meat, among other faults.  The real surprise is that Rosie has brought fun into his life and though unlikely wife material, he may be falling in love - an emotion he's not sure he can feel.  I loved this book! The professor is unforgettable and so is Rosie; the novel is quirky & unpredictable.  4 Elves - Highly recommended for YA & adult readers