- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: Hutchinson; New edition edition (3 Mar 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0091796547
- ISBN-13: 978-0091796549
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 13.7 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,386,060 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Newsweek
‘Sammy’s Hill is a laugh-out-loud literary debut, certain to draw comparisons to Bridget Jones’s Diary.’
O, the Oprah Magazine
Gore is a child of the Hill... an absurd and convincing rendering of everyday life in the political jungle.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I actually found this book at the tube station in Nottinghill. Why didn't i hand it in? Because my name is Sammy and i was technically on a hill, so all signs pointed that i should read the book. Which thankfully I did. The book is actually the first book written by Al Gore's daughter,Kristin, so i had no idea what to expect. If you want anything other than a relaxed read, remniscent of watching a chick flick, then do not read this book. However I found it to be addictive and hilarious. It chronicles the life and loves of Sammy, a health advisor to a US senator. Her life involves many things including preparing for random animal attacks, preparing for life with only one arm. I thought it was well written, highly amusing and although kind of Bridget Jones-esque, which is very common these days, it had something new about it. Well any book that makes me snort out loud with laughter on a packed bus has my vote. One of the funniest books of its genre, and i have read a lot of them!!
Enjoy!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this at an airport to stave off boredom on a long flight. At first I found the writing rather stilted and the main character a bit annoying, but I think the story improved and got funnier and more engaging as it went along. Looking at American official political life from an 'insider' perspective was interesting - I have no idea how accurate it is, but it made all the balloons and wild applause we see on TV slightly more comprehensible. The romantic storyline was very predictable, but still it was an enjoyable read. Certainly, if it was made into a film it would be much better than many a lame so-called 'wacky' rom-com.
Format:Kindle Edition
Picked this up at a second-hand book sale and what a nice surprise to find such a page turner of a book - couldn't put it down and in fact read it all in one day. Have just ordered the sequel, Sammy's House and I'm hoping that will be just as good. I really enjoyed reading about Sammy's adventures in love and work, there are so many laugh out loud moments in this book and she's a very likeable heroine. Would thoroughly recommend Sammy's Hill.
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A very enjoyable read
My sister-in-law gave me this for Christmas. Since she normally only buys the discounted books that no-one else wants, I wasn't holding out much hope but I took it on holiday... Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2009 by Vociferous reader
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SAMMY'S HILL throws young and idealistic Sammy Jones into the fiercely competitive, smooth-talking, back-stabbing world of D.C. politics. Read more
Published on 2 Dec 2008 by TeensReadToo
Excellent debut novel
After feverishly following the campaign trail and US elections on tv/online news, from Obama/Clinton to Obama/Mccain, I felt compelled to fill the void after the elections were... Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2008 by Smurf
Insider perspective interesting
An interesting read but not enough to warrant 4 stars. The beginning was just too busy. Too much was happening and not enough was given to get to know Samantha Joyce. Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2007 by SJSmith
Faded Lustre
"The fact that I had managed to become a health care analyst for a United States Senator at the age of twenty-six still surprised me, and I lived in fear that someone would realize... Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2005 by prisrob
great book
just amazing...you have to read it!
Published on 19 Nov 2005
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