THEME
'The Rosie Project' is about recognizing yourself, and valuing who you are, while also recognizing your capability to change when necessary. Don is convinced he is not lovable. He has arrived at the conclusion rationally, and without a great deal of emotion. One of the things Don learns is that he is lovable, he is worthy of friendships and happiness, though he might have to change his rules a bit to make that happen. He also has to learn to appreciate Rosie, and allow himself to be appreciated for who he is.
GENRE
Fiction romantic comedy novel.
TARGET AUDIENCE
'The Rosie Project' has just the right combination of humour, mayhem and sweetness to appeal to a broad audience. This book's main audience is in the teenage to adult range.