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Sammy's Hill (Sammy, Bk 1)
Sammy's Hill - Sammy, Bk 1
Author: Kristin Gore
"The fact that I had managed to become a health-care analyst for a U.S. Senator at the age of twenty-six still surprised me, and I lived in fear that someone would realize how ridiculous it was to have given me this authority and fire me on the spot." — Idealistic, dedicated to her job, and a bit of a hypochondriac, Samantha Jo...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781401352196
ISBN-10: 1401352197
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 387
Rating:
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 41 ratings
Publisher: Miramax Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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katzpawz avatar reviewed Sammy's Hill (Sammy, Bk 1) on + 281 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Written from the point of view of someone who has "Been there - Done that" Ms. Gore has a wry sense of humor - reminds me a bit of Carrie Fisher with softer edges. All in all - a good book! What's next Ms. Gore?
tygerlily avatar reviewed Sammy's Hill (Sammy, Bk 1) on + 20 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Although it took me a little while to get into, I really enjoyed this book. The writing was well done and I found myself really connecting with the main character. There was a lot of political story lines, which unfortunately does not intrigue me much, but the book was a good read!
reviewed Sammy's Hill (Sammy, Bk 1) on + 3 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I really enjoyed this book. It was a fun, easy and entertaining read.
reviewed Sammy's Hill (Sammy, Bk 1) on + 46 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A great, fun read. Especially for fans of the West Wing.
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Helpful Score: 1
I found this book to be fast-paced and absolutely hilarious. The main character is quirky but very believable. I read this one in just two days.
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GeniusJen avatar reviewed Sammy's Hill (Sammy, Bk 1) on + 5322 more book reviews
Reviewed by Amber Gibson for TeensReadToo.com

SAMMY'S HILL throws young and idealistic Sammy Jones into the fiercely competitive, smooth-talking, back-stabbing world of D.C. politics. While at times it can be a struggle just to keep her head above water, Sammy never wavers in her commitment to serving the public good and bringing about honest change through the democratic system.

Working as a domestic policy advisor for a U.S. Senator is by no means easy, but Sammy adores her boss and works her butt off to make sure that he has the best information possible to make decisions about health care policy. Sammy is on a quest to make health care affordable for all Americans, and she will do whatever it takes to pass the necessary legislation. Pulling all-nighters fueled only by coffee and calling in weed-addled senior citizens to give testimony at Senate committee hearings are par for the course.

When she starts dating a staff member of a rival Senator, Sammy's professional and personal lives intertwine, with occasionally disastrous consequences. With her quirky and klutzy character, Sammy is lovable and easy to relate to. Who hasn't been conned into buying far-too-expensive Japanese fighting fish from a secret agent of the North Korean regime?

Kristin Gore is genius at crafting a witty storyline, too complex to be deemed merely chick-lit, but hilarious and with a proper dash of romance nonetheless. For anyone who adores romantic comedies but finds them often all too predictable, SAMMY'S HILL is a more intelligent alternative, with underlying messages about politics and life effortlessly woven into fast-paced entertainment.

Sammy's optimism and perseverance are inspiring and refreshing in a world that most associate with dirty money and personal agendas. If there were more Sammy Jones' in Washington, the world would be a better place.
sfc95 avatar reviewed Sammy's Hill (Sammy, Bk 1) on + 686 more book reviews
I just couldn't get into this, I thought I would like it and gave it a good try, but the humor feel flat for me and I just wasn't interested in reading any further than the 60 or so pages I got into it, seemed predictable and boring.
buzzby avatar reviewed Sammy's Hill (Sammy, Bk 1) on + 6062 more book reviews
Author is (of course) the daughter of Al Gore.
ambersunrise avatar reviewed Sammy's Hill (Sammy, Bk 1) on + 12 more book reviews
I am not much into politics or really know anything about that lifestyle but this book was really cute and at times humorous. I have to give it a recommendation because it was easy to read and entertaining.
missyb avatar reviewed Sammy's Hill (Sammy, Bk 1) on + 5 more book reviews
Reminds me of Ally mcbeal,quirky female lead. It was ok, but had to force myself to finish the book. I guess if you like ckick-lit this book is good for you, I just prefer stronger female roles in the books I read.
kermitreads avatar reviewed Sammy's Hill (Sammy, Bk 1) on + 53 more book reviews
Felt like a rip off of the "Confessions of a..." series, just way worse. I put it down 1/3 in and didn't care to ever finish it.


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