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Single in the City
One girl, one city, one disaster waiting to happen
It’s all going to be fine.
Fine.
There’s just one little problem for 26-year-old American Hannah when she lands in London with all her worldly possessions: She's up to her eyeballs in culture shock before her jet lag has even worn off. Plus, she's got no job, no friends and no idea how she's supposed to build the life she's dreaming of. Buying a one-way ticket might have been a little rash.
Armed with little more than her enthusiasm, she charges headlong into the city, baffling the locals in her pursuit of a new life, new love and sense of herself.
It’s all going to be fine.
Fine.
There’s just one little problem for 26-year-old American Hannah when she lands in London with all her worldly possessions: She's up to her eyeballs in culture shock before her jet lag has even worn off. Plus, she's got no job, no friends and no idea how she's supposed to build the life she's dreaming of. Buying a one-way ticket might have been a little rash.
Armed with little more than her enthusiasm, she charges headlong into the city, baffling the locals in her pursuit of a new life, new love and sense of herself.
328 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 4, 2010
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Michele Gorman
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September 26, 2010
Hannah Cummings has left her friends and family in Connecticut and has moved 3000 miles away to London, England. Hannah is looking for the perfect job, the perfect friends and the perfect man, but first she must get to grips with the English language. As she struggles to get to grips with a whole new world, Hannah not only manages to get herself a job but manages to make a few friends along the way. The perfect man however continues to elude Hannah as she finds herself dating a range of men trying to her Mr Right. As Hannah begins to settle into England, will she be able to adopt the city as her own or will she end up heading back to America with nothing to show for her efforts?
Single in the City is the debut novel from Michele Gorman, who is an ex-pat herself now living in London, and I must admit when I heard about it, I thought it sounded interesting. I do like a good story of someone moving from one country to another and the differences that can sometimes occur can produce some hilarious results so I was looking forward to getting stuck into the book when I received a copy. Unfortunately for me, though, this is yet another ex-pat story that just doesn't click with me.
The book does however get off to a good start, with an interesting conversation taking place between Hannah and a man in the deli as she tries to order herself a sandwich. It made me laugh, and I've read that scene about 5 times now, but it just seems that such a promising start wasn't able to be fulfilled. It's always interesting for a writer to take a character and plonk them into a difficult situations and moving from America to England probably qualifies as a difficult situation. So what I was expecting from the novel was for Hannah to soak up everything there is to know about London and England. I wanted to see London from somebody else's eyes. I wanted Hannah to take the bull by its horns and explore the city, and we would follow her adventures step by step. Because despite being English, I've only ever been to London once and I can barely remember it so I was looking forward to learning about the capital of England.
Unfortunately, Single in the City takes the rather predictable route of Hannah and her quest for Mr Right. I did expect some romance, don't get me wrong, but I didn't expect Hannah to fall in love with four separate people over the course of the novel. Seriously. Every single time she met a new man, she thought he was perfect for her and they would be marrying within the week. It was mildly embarrassing to see her hanker after men she didn't even really know and I found it difficult to take Hannah seriously. First up was Mark, whom she slept with after meeting him in the pub on her first night in London (I mean, come on!) then we had Potential, who I didn't even know was a character until Hannah started talking about him properly, who is named Potential?! and then we had Barry who is perfect in any way and Sam, a 'bus boy from Wyoming'; "As if I've moved 3000 miles to date a bus boy from Wyoming" was Hannah's take on Sam, a bit cattily if I do say so myself considering as far as I was concerned he was the best of the lot.
I didn't like Hannah to be perfectly honest. Her stupidity (or naivety) at the British way of life was astounding. Are American's so up themselves that they never watch anything British at all? Because from what the novel tells us, that answer is no, they clearly don't know anything about Britain, because Hannah can't understand the language and she can't seem to understand anything British. I'm in no way expecting her to go on Mastermind about the topic, but a little knowledge about England would have been nice. Fact is, I'm British and I know tons about America. To be frank, why would anyone so inept about a country really move to it on a whim? You'd have to at least know something and Hannah's lack of knowledge was embarrassing. The only character that I could stand was Sam-the bus-boy-from-Wyoming. He was the only character that had any shred of dignity about him and was the only character that seemed at all real. Mark, Potential and Barry were all a bit nauseating and a lot was made of Hannah's Ozzie housemates but we rarely saw them so I can't really tell. I suppose Chloe, a friend Hannah makes, was OK, but again, I'd have liked to have seen more of her.
To compound how stupid Michele Gorman must think us Brits are, there are footnotes at the bottom of some pages telling us what dust bunnies are, who Julia Child is, what Chuck E Cheese is and what NFL means, et al. That may have been helpful about 20 years ago, but these days I'm fairly sure most Brits are au fait with dust bunnies, Julia Child and Chuck E Cheese. Even if we didn't know what Gorman was referring to, we could very easily look it up and I think the footnotes were totally unnecessary and insulted our intelligence. Her publishers would have been better to banish them to the scrap-heap because I learned absolutely nothing from 44 different footnotes. Single In The City should have been a fantastic read as I followed Hannah around London as she learned how to navigate a city she has never been to and what I got was a bit of a dull, run of the mill ex-pat story. It all seemed a bit cobbled together to be honest and the ending was a bit out of left field. So my quest continues for a good ex-pat story. I'm kind of worried that there's actually no such thing.
Single in the City is the debut novel from Michele Gorman, who is an ex-pat herself now living in London, and I must admit when I heard about it, I thought it sounded interesting. I do like a good story of someone moving from one country to another and the differences that can sometimes occur can produce some hilarious results so I was looking forward to getting stuck into the book when I received a copy. Unfortunately for me, though, this is yet another ex-pat story that just doesn't click with me.
The book does however get off to a good start, with an interesting conversation taking place between Hannah and a man in the deli as she tries to order herself a sandwich. It made me laugh, and I've read that scene about 5 times now, but it just seems that such a promising start wasn't able to be fulfilled. It's always interesting for a writer to take a character and plonk them into a difficult situations and moving from America to England probably qualifies as a difficult situation. So what I was expecting from the novel was for Hannah to soak up everything there is to know about London and England. I wanted to see London from somebody else's eyes. I wanted Hannah to take the bull by its horns and explore the city, and we would follow her adventures step by step. Because despite being English, I've only ever been to London once and I can barely remember it so I was looking forward to learning about the capital of England.
Unfortunately, Single in the City takes the rather predictable route of Hannah and her quest for Mr Right. I did expect some romance, don't get me wrong, but I didn't expect Hannah to fall in love with four separate people over the course of the novel. Seriously. Every single time she met a new man, she thought he was perfect for her and they would be marrying within the week. It was mildly embarrassing to see her hanker after men she didn't even really know and I found it difficult to take Hannah seriously. First up was Mark, whom she slept with after meeting him in the pub on her first night in London (I mean, come on!) then we had Potential, who I didn't even know was a character until Hannah started talking about him properly, who is named Potential?! and then we had Barry who is perfect in any way and Sam, a 'bus boy from Wyoming'; "As if I've moved 3000 miles to date a bus boy from Wyoming" was Hannah's take on Sam, a bit cattily if I do say so myself considering as far as I was concerned he was the best of the lot.
I didn't like Hannah to be perfectly honest. Her stupidity (or naivety) at the British way of life was astounding. Are American's so up themselves that they never watch anything British at all? Because from what the novel tells us, that answer is no, they clearly don't know anything about Britain, because Hannah can't understand the language and she can't seem to understand anything British. I'm in no way expecting her to go on Mastermind about the topic, but a little knowledge about England would have been nice. Fact is, I'm British and I know tons about America. To be frank, why would anyone so inept about a country really move to it on a whim? You'd have to at least know something and Hannah's lack of knowledge was embarrassing. The only character that I could stand was Sam-the bus-boy-from-Wyoming. He was the only character that had any shred of dignity about him and was the only character that seemed at all real. Mark, Potential and Barry were all a bit nauseating and a lot was made of Hannah's Ozzie housemates but we rarely saw them so I can't really tell. I suppose Chloe, a friend Hannah makes, was OK, but again, I'd have liked to have seen more of her.
To compound how stupid Michele Gorman must think us Brits are, there are footnotes at the bottom of some pages telling us what dust bunnies are, who Julia Child is, what Chuck E Cheese is and what NFL means, et al. That may have been helpful about 20 years ago, but these days I'm fairly sure most Brits are au fait with dust bunnies, Julia Child and Chuck E Cheese. Even if we didn't know what Gorman was referring to, we could very easily look it up and I think the footnotes were totally unnecessary and insulted our intelligence. Her publishers would have been better to banish them to the scrap-heap because I learned absolutely nothing from 44 different footnotes. Single In The City should have been a fantastic read as I followed Hannah around London as she learned how to navigate a city she has never been to and what I got was a bit of a dull, run of the mill ex-pat story. It all seemed a bit cobbled together to be honest and the ending was a bit out of left field. So my quest continues for a good ex-pat story. I'm kind of worried that there's actually no such thing.
January 23, 2011
I don't actually know where to start with this book. When I got it I was excited to read it because it sounded interesting, it had a good looking plot. A couple of chapters in and I was smiling, giggling, but I can't say that it lasted through the whole book...
We start the book when Hannah moves to London from America, instantly she's confused with the difference. Which is one thing that annoyed me, when she was showing the difference in language she was using words that we don't even use in England and I've lived here for 15 years and did work experience in London for a couple of months... I just didn't like the way she was portraying the English. To be honest I didn't actually like any of the characters, well I did like Sam. It's so hard to read a book when I don't like the main character. She was just tiring. Constantly after a new man, most of the time it was like she didn't even want a relationship - she just wanted sex, but then got annoyed if the guy wanted the same thing. I just really didn't understand her. She also waited far too long for the right guy.
The book just seemed tiring and repetitive, there wasn't anything really dramatic in the plot or anything, no twist, nothing really interesting. It took a while for me to get into the book and sometimes I felt that just picking it up to read it again was a chore. The only reason I stuck with this book is because I don't really like leaving books half finished. This story didn't have me gripped and I was easily distracted when reading it, it just didn't keep my attention. The plot sounded really good but it was too focussed on Hannah and her trying to get a man, whether for an actual relationship or into bed.
It wasn't just the plot, though, it was also the way it was written and it really annoyed me. The footnotes. Seriously, what was the point? Nearly everything she footnoted was common sense for even the simplest of people! I just go so frustrated with them, I know she's just doing it so people understand the comparisons and things she making but if it bothered the reader so much they could have just looked it up themselves, or if she did have to put them into the book, she should have put them in a glossary at the back so I could just skip them all together. It felt like the author thought that she knew everything and wanted to educate other people - I understand you have the benefit of living in two countries but at the end of the day, we're not idiots and I don't really like being treated like one...
The way the book ended there could easily be a sequel for it, however I'm surprised she didn't stay in London as I was under the impression that she would. If there was a sequel I doubt that I would pick it up to read it. The book was okay, I'm pleased I've finished it so now I can move on and read something else.
We start the book when Hannah moves to London from America, instantly she's confused with the difference. Which is one thing that annoyed me, when she was showing the difference in language she was using words that we don't even use in England and I've lived here for 15 years and did work experience in London for a couple of months... I just didn't like the way she was portraying the English. To be honest I didn't actually like any of the characters, well I did like Sam. It's so hard to read a book when I don't like the main character. She was just tiring. Constantly after a new man, most of the time it was like she didn't even want a relationship - she just wanted sex, but then got annoyed if the guy wanted the same thing. I just really didn't understand her. She also waited far too long for the right guy.
The book just seemed tiring and repetitive, there wasn't anything really dramatic in the plot or anything, no twist, nothing really interesting. It took a while for me to get into the book and sometimes I felt that just picking it up to read it again was a chore. The only reason I stuck with this book is because I don't really like leaving books half finished. This story didn't have me gripped and I was easily distracted when reading it, it just didn't keep my attention. The plot sounded really good but it was too focussed on Hannah and her trying to get a man, whether for an actual relationship or into bed.
It wasn't just the plot, though, it was also the way it was written and it really annoyed me. The footnotes. Seriously, what was the point? Nearly everything she footnoted was common sense for even the simplest of people! I just go so frustrated with them, I know she's just doing it so people understand the comparisons and things she making but if it bothered the reader so much they could have just looked it up themselves, or if she did have to put them into the book, she should have put them in a glossary at the back so I could just skip them all together. It felt like the author thought that she knew everything and wanted to educate other people - I understand you have the benefit of living in two countries but at the end of the day, we're not idiots and I don't really like being treated like one...
The way the book ended there could easily be a sequel for it, however I'm surprised she didn't stay in London as I was under the impression that she would. If there was a sequel I doubt that I would pick it up to read it. The book was okay, I'm pleased I've finished it so now I can move on and read something else.
August 29, 2010
I don't read a lot of adult chick-lit but, when I do, I like it to be of the lighthearted variety. Single in the City was a fun, humorous read about a subject that interests me: the difference in US and UK culture. Gorman is an expert transitioning from one continent to another, and it definitely showed through in her story.
Single in the City started off a little bit slow for my taste, and I did wonder if I'd like it. It took me a good 50-75 pages to warm to Hannah and her decision to move from Connecticut to London, and it could quite well be because she was older than characters I usually read about. I'm used to high school drama, not 26-year-old life-changing decisions. I quickly got used to reading about (shock horror!) adults and adult problems, and soon enough I was invested in Hannah and her hilarious adventures in England.
Now, as we Brits all know, we're very different to our American friends. We have strange foods (not strange to us, obviously), ridiculously ancient buildings, a habit of saying "sorry" a lot, and a Queen complete with a whole Royal family. An American moving, or even visiting, here for the first time would see many cultural differences, and not all of them for the positive. Gorman did a top job of highlighting the randomness of England, and I did feel sorry for poor Hannah as she tried to navigate her way through it all.
From questionable men to crazy Aussie roommates and a boss that should be removed from the country, Hannah experienced it all. In fact, there was never a dull moment with her, and she had her fair share of embarrassing occurences. I mean, seriously, who flies over the handlebars of a mountain bike because they don't know how to use it?!
Gorman has written a great story about making friends and fitting in, and it should be an inspiration to anyone with a hankering to dramatically change their life and/or move here to sunny England. The characters were realistic, the setting familiar and the plot fascinating. Whether you like to read adult chick-lit or YA, Single in the City is definitely a book worth devoting some of your time to.
3.5/5
Single in the City started off a little bit slow for my taste, and I did wonder if I'd like it. It took me a good 50-75 pages to warm to Hannah and her decision to move from Connecticut to London, and it could quite well be because she was older than characters I usually read about. I'm used to high school drama, not 26-year-old life-changing decisions. I quickly got used to reading about (shock horror!) adults and adult problems, and soon enough I was invested in Hannah and her hilarious adventures in England.
Now, as we Brits all know, we're very different to our American friends. We have strange foods (not strange to us, obviously), ridiculously ancient buildings, a habit of saying "sorry" a lot, and a Queen complete with a whole Royal family. An American moving, or even visiting, here for the first time would see many cultural differences, and not all of them for the positive. Gorman did a top job of highlighting the randomness of England, and I did feel sorry for poor Hannah as she tried to navigate her way through it all.
From questionable men to crazy Aussie roommates and a boss that should be removed from the country, Hannah experienced it all. In fact, there was never a dull moment with her, and she had her fair share of embarrassing occurences. I mean, seriously, who flies over the handlebars of a mountain bike because they don't know how to use it?!
Gorman has written a great story about making friends and fitting in, and it should be an inspiration to anyone with a hankering to dramatically change their life and/or move here to sunny England. The characters were realistic, the setting familiar and the plot fascinating. Whether you like to read adult chick-lit or YA, Single in the City is definitely a book worth devoting some of your time to.
3.5/5
September 20, 2012
I am a huge chick-lit lover, but this book completely disappointed me.
I admit, it started out really good... but then took a turn for the worse.
Hannah moves to England from CT to seek change. The beginning was great - she was brave, she met a guy, etc. Then, it all went downhill.
About a quarter of the way through I ended up disliking Hannah so much it was rough to finish. I hated her {as a person}. She was annoying, selfish, shallow, desperate, and showed zero growth throughout the entire book.
She continually threw herself at different guys attempting to just find SOMEONE. When she finally did I felt like there was no connection. To make matters worse, there were zero gratifying romantic moments. NONE.
I have to say it again because it just came across this way SO MUCH. Hannah was so desperate it hurt to read. I couldn't help but eye roll at my Kindle. I feel like there are girls in high school who are smarter than her. I cringed most of the time at her daftness. How stupid are you, really? Just take a break from guys and stop being so needy and easy! You can't force things! And maybe if she wasn't so self absorbed and picky things would turn around for her.
At the end of the book you learn there's a sequel {big surprise, she follows a guy she barely knows (but is OH so in love with) to a new place - SHOCKER}, but I literally can't do this to myself again. Bye Hannah, I will NOT miss you!
I admit, it started out really good... but then took a turn for the worse.
Hannah moves to England from CT to seek change. The beginning was great - she was brave, she met a guy, etc. Then, it all went downhill.
About a quarter of the way through I ended up disliking Hannah so much it was rough to finish. I hated her {as a person}. She was annoying, selfish, shallow, desperate, and showed zero growth throughout the entire book.
She continually threw herself at different guys attempting to just find SOMEONE. When she finally did I felt like there was no connection. To make matters worse, there were zero gratifying romantic moments. NONE.
I have to say it again because it just came across this way SO MUCH. Hannah was so desperate it hurt to read. I couldn't help but eye roll at my Kindle. I feel like there are girls in high school who are smarter than her. I cringed most of the time at her daftness. How stupid are you, really? Just take a break from guys and stop being so needy and easy! You can't force things! And maybe if she wasn't so self absorbed and picky things would turn around for her.
At the end of the book you learn there's a sequel {big surprise, she follows a guy she barely knows (but is OH so in love with) to a new place - SHOCKER}, but I literally can't do this to myself again. Bye Hannah, I will NOT miss you!
October 9, 2012
I don’t usually read much chick-lit, but occasionally I’ll pick one up and more often than not, I’ll enjoy it at least a little. On this particular occasion, I enjoyed it rather a lot!
Hannah is a quirky and lovable character who doesn’t have a load of money to spare, doesn’t have a high-flying career, and doesn’t have a clue – which makes her all the more accessible and easier to relate to for us mere mortals who don’t live on the pages of your usual, run-of-the-mill light novels aimed at women. She’s a fish-out-of-water who makes mistakes – lots of mistakes – and that makes her human.
It’s a fun look at something we all wish we could do – relocate somewhere exciting and start afresh – and it doesn’t shy away from the problems that can occur, both funny and not so nice, but focusses on Hannah evolving without even realising she’s doing so.
There are a lot of laughs along the way as cultural differences between American Hannah and her new English friends (and some Aussies too, strewth!), and it seems that our common language often seems more like a foreign one, with everyone speaking at cross purposes.
This is Michele Gorman’s debut novel and it shows a very promising start. It’s even left tantalisingly open enough for a sequel… will there be one?
Hannah is a quirky and lovable character who doesn’t have a load of money to spare, doesn’t have a high-flying career, and doesn’t have a clue – which makes her all the more accessible and easier to relate to for us mere mortals who don’t live on the pages of your usual, run-of-the-mill light novels aimed at women. She’s a fish-out-of-water who makes mistakes – lots of mistakes – and that makes her human.
It’s a fun look at something we all wish we could do – relocate somewhere exciting and start afresh – and it doesn’t shy away from the problems that can occur, both funny and not so nice, but focusses on Hannah evolving without even realising she’s doing so.
There are a lot of laughs along the way as cultural differences between American Hannah and her new English friends (and some Aussies too, strewth!), and it seems that our common language often seems more like a foreign one, with everyone speaking at cross purposes.
This is Michele Gorman’s debut novel and it shows a very promising start. It’s even left tantalisingly open enough for a sequel… will there be one?
April 5, 2013
Outstanding! If you read one more book this year, let this one be THE ONE!!! You won't be sorry. Hannah is like each one of us. You will love her fly-by-the-seat-of-her-pants attitude, which she has from beginning to end. I mean who does that? Who flies to another country, not knowing anyone, just wanting something different??
You tend to think everyone is like us, in the US. But they aren't! Totally different meanings to words -- This book will have you laughing and laughing, and reading parts to whoever is around you, if you can stop laughing!
Hannah makes a life for herself over in London. She never gives up her quest to find Mr Right.. her adventures will make you want to pack a bag and follow her!
Will you follow her on her next adventure?? I know I will. If you read this, you will find out what Michele has in store for us readers... Don't miss out!!!! You will miss out on a book that you will be sorry you didn't read!
You tend to think everyone is like us, in the US. But they aren't! Totally different meanings to words -- This book will have you laughing and laughing, and reading parts to whoever is around you, if you can stop laughing!
Hannah makes a life for herself over in London. She never gives up her quest to find Mr Right.. her adventures will make you want to pack a bag and follow her!
Will you follow her on her next adventure?? I know I will. If you read this, you will find out what Michele has in store for us readers... Don't miss out!!!! You will miss out on a book that you will be sorry you didn't read!
April 26, 2020
1.5 stars
November 28, 2011
Single in the City by Michele Gorman was without a doubt the best book ever! I rarely read books that are based in other countries (mostly because not a lot of authors write books that are mainly based in another country). Reading this book just made me want to go to London even more! I've always wanted to go to London to see all of what's there and reading this book kinda gave me a glimpse of what London has to hold.
Single in the City is about a 26 year old American who flies to London on the spur of the moment. She has no job, no friends and no clue on how to "build" her dream life. While in search of new love, new life and a sense of herself, she meets new roommates (who are from Australia) and new friends who all help her as she goes on the search for Mr. Right.
Things I loved about this book, what's not to love? I loved it all! It was funny and it was fast-paced. Reading this book, I could actually put myself in Hannah's place and see it all in my mind as if I was living that life. I was reading this late last night and everyone was asleep and I had to hold my laugher in because I didn't want to wake anyone up. There wasn't any thing that was bad about this book. I didn't get confused at any parts throughout the book or have to go back and reread something because it didn't make sense or anything. The book just flowed along and there wasn't a single boring part in this book!
Single in the City is about a 26 year old American who flies to London on the spur of the moment. She has no job, no friends and no clue on how to "build" her dream life. While in search of new love, new life and a sense of herself, she meets new roommates (who are from Australia) and new friends who all help her as she goes on the search for Mr. Right.
Things I loved about this book, what's not to love? I loved it all! It was funny and it was fast-paced. Reading this book, I could actually put myself in Hannah's place and see it all in my mind as if I was living that life. I was reading this late last night and everyone was asleep and I had to hold my laugher in because I didn't want to wake anyone up. There wasn't any thing that was bad about this book. I didn't get confused at any parts throughout the book or have to go back and reread something because it didn't make sense or anything. The book just flowed along and there wasn't a single boring part in this book!
July 8, 2012
This book let me down. I was hoping to like it more...granted it is considered "chick lit" I generally enjoy reading novels like this once in a while for various reasons. Not that I was expecting the next great American novel or anything, but here are a few things which turned me off from this book.
1) There was not much continuity between chapters, and sometimes even between paragraphs/sections within the chapter.
2) I felt like the autor was trying too hard to be witty/clever, and therefore most of the writing was of the inner thoughts of the main character, which I did not consider funny/amusing.
3) Yes, I realize one of the main purposes was for the main character to find a boyfriend/future husband when she moved to a new city to start a new life...but it was too much, and I thought she just threw herself at different boys and had like 4 things going on with each man. I knew which guy she was going to end up with..but when she did it didn't turn out to be what it was built up to be. I guess it was built up to have a sequel.
That being said, I did think that as I got toward the end of the book it got better, and I enjoyed it more than in the beginning. I also read the Nook version, which turned out to be annoying because the format was double spaced and you can't control that.
1) There was not much continuity between chapters, and sometimes even between paragraphs/sections within the chapter.
2) I felt like the autor was trying too hard to be witty/clever, and therefore most of the writing was of the inner thoughts of the main character, which I did not consider funny/amusing.
3) Yes, I realize one of the main purposes was for the main character to find a boyfriend/future husband when she moved to a new city to start a new life...but it was too much, and I thought she just threw herself at different boys and had like 4 things going on with each man. I knew which guy she was going to end up with..but when she did it didn't turn out to be what it was built up to be. I guess it was built up to have a sequel.
That being said, I did think that as I got toward the end of the book it got better, and I enjoyed it more than in the beginning. I also read the Nook version, which turned out to be annoying because the format was double spaced and you can't control that.
December 9, 2011
I was at the library and saw this book and thought, nunca en mi vida. Then I noticed Big Ben and the Eye were part of the swirly cartoon drawing on the front, so I picked it up to read the blurb and roughly, "Hannah has left her frens and family in the US behind and is following her dream to live in England. Dream life? Should Hannah just dream on? She wanted a big change but maybe it would have been simpler and cheaper to just get a haircut. Was she mad to move 3,000 miles away from everyone she knows? Will she ever find love and her perfect life in England?" I was like, ugh, I am going to read this dumb book. I started reading the first few pages to make sure and sadly it's … pretty funny. But I had to check out with another book too to assure myself that my brain isn’t going to rot. (Is this called... vanity?) I didn’t exactly identify with the main character in many respects, but I have shared many of her experiences of incomprehension. I can't imagine moving here the way she did (just buying a plane ticket without having a place to live / job / visa / friends or any contacts in the UK), but the story is feasible and I like her attitude.
December 5, 2011
I received this book while completing an internship at Penguin in London. I expect that the american version might have different footnotes than those in the UK version (since obviously Americans understand the Americanisms). I read this book while on vacation in Cyprus and it was the perfect beach read. I often laughed and shared the funny incidents with my friends (one who is American and one who is British) and we compared experiences. If you want to know what living in London is like, you just need to read this book. Every experience from ordering at Subway to the 'you alright?' is true. I think that's why I liked this book so much-its so true! However, the main character is a bit too bright eyed and naive for my taste. Also, I am pretty sure it's impossible to move over to the UK without a job visa already secured. The romance is cute and some of the embarrassing moments are horrifying. It made me laugh and I really enjoyed reading it because it so very realistic and I could sympathize with her. All in all, an enjoyable read.
November 30, 2011
The worst thing about this book is that the author seems to have only written one! I've been looking for another writer to entertain as much as Sophie Kinsella, and I've found her.
I loved the main character, Hannah, who reminded me of a (slightly) less ditzy Beckie Bloomwood from the Shopaholic series. Hannah isn't as shopping-obsessed though and the trials and tribulations of her recent move to London, her attempts at dating and keeping her job had me laughing out loud through the whole book! There is hope though, at the end of the book, since it seems open to a sequel. Hurry up Ms Gorman and write one!
I loved the main character, Hannah, who reminded me of a (slightly) less ditzy Beckie Bloomwood from the Shopaholic series. Hannah isn't as shopping-obsessed though and the trials and tribulations of her recent move to London, her attempts at dating and keeping her job had me laughing out loud through the whole book! There is hope though, at the end of the book, since it seems open to a sequel. Hurry up Ms Gorman and write one!
November 26, 2011
Words can't even describe how much I loved this book.
Hannah is looking for an adventure and a life changing experience and that is what she got when she London. This book was a laugh out loud. There were times where I as the reader was like what is she thinking and then there were other times where I was like I feel your pain.
Over all Muchele did a wonderful job writing the book and I can't wait for the sequel.
Hannah is looking for an adventure and a life changing experience and that is what she got when she London. This book was a laugh out loud. There were times where I as the reader was like what is she thinking and then there were other times where I was like I feel your pain.
Over all Muchele did a wonderful job writing the book and I can't wait for the sequel.
November 29, 2011
This is a hillarious fun to read romance novel! I loved it from the beginning to the end. I have already "loaned" my copy to my daughter and I know she will enjoy it as much as I did.
FTC disclosure: I was given a copy of this book by the author hoping I would review it.
FTC disclosure: I was given a copy of this book by the author hoping I would review it.
January 3, 2012
A fast-paced read with funny, quirky characters. I liked it!
August 27, 2010
I really liked the sound of Michele Gorman’s debut novel, Single In The City, as soon as I heard about it. Telling the story of American Hannah and her move to London, it seemed to offer an original slant to the chick lit genre, it’s one I’ve not come across before anyway.
I’m pleased to say that I was right. Single In The City gives fresh breath to the usual chick lit story. Yeah, some of the characters and situations are a bit clichéd…Hannah is ditsy, works in PR and is unlucky in love, falls for the playboy villain, has a crazy mother and ends up with the guy you know she will from the beginning…but the journey there is hilarious. Honestly, I’ve never laughed so hard as I did at some of the scenes in this book…one in particular will be difficult to forget, having me gagging and crying with laughter in equal measures (If my Nan’s Sausage casserole wasn’t already bad enough, this scene certainly ensures I wouldn’t be able to look at it without wanting to spew or go into a fit of giggles)
I loved Gorman’s (an expat herself) observations of London and surprising as this may seem to anyone outside the UK I totally got them! I live about as far North as you can get in England without crossing the border to Scotland, and for me going to London is like going to a foreign country. I was nodding in agreement at Hannah’s experiences of how busy and scary London is, how people just stare quite aggressively at you and how overwhelming it can feel. I also really liked Hannah as a character. Despite the novel picking out the differences between the Uk and US culturally, the fact that our insecurities are the same, particularly where dating and men and relationships are concerned, really stood out for me. I think a lot of females will be able to relate with Hannah!
The only fault I would pick with the book is that littered throughout there are footnotes explaining some of the American terms or cultural references used. To be honest I found this totally unnecessary…I, as I expect most people under a certain age, have grown up on US sitcoms, movies and books (my five year old sounds more American than English at times thanks to Dora and Diego and laughs when I tell her it’s Jag-yoo-ar not Jagwaar!) and I just didn’t need the explanations. I did find them quite annoying to be honest and eventually just skipped them completely. I’m not sure if they were meant to be tongue in cheek…they just didn’t really work for me.
Footnotes aside, Single In The City is a fun and highly entertaining read offering something a little different amongst similar books. I doubt many will be able to keep a straight face when reading some of Hannah’s experiences. There’s a great cast of characters to back up our loveable heroine including some Aussie flatmates I want to move in with myself…right now! I kind of predicted the ending or so I thought but at right at the last paragraph was thrown a surprising line...which could be taken two ways. It leaves you with a 'so did she or didn't she' feeling...left for you decide and either way I'm satisfied. This is the perfect comfort book…easy to read, fast paced and fun from start to finish. After reading this fantastic debut, I’m excited to see what Michele Gorman offers up next.
I’m pleased to say that I was right. Single In The City gives fresh breath to the usual chick lit story. Yeah, some of the characters and situations are a bit clichéd…Hannah is ditsy, works in PR and is unlucky in love, falls for the playboy villain, has a crazy mother and ends up with the guy you know she will from the beginning…but the journey there is hilarious. Honestly, I’ve never laughed so hard as I did at some of the scenes in this book…one in particular will be difficult to forget, having me gagging and crying with laughter in equal measures (If my Nan’s Sausage casserole wasn’t already bad enough, this scene certainly ensures I wouldn’t be able to look at it without wanting to spew or go into a fit of giggles)
I loved Gorman’s (an expat herself) observations of London and surprising as this may seem to anyone outside the UK I totally got them! I live about as far North as you can get in England without crossing the border to Scotland, and for me going to London is like going to a foreign country. I was nodding in agreement at Hannah’s experiences of how busy and scary London is, how people just stare quite aggressively at you and how overwhelming it can feel. I also really liked Hannah as a character. Despite the novel picking out the differences between the Uk and US culturally, the fact that our insecurities are the same, particularly where dating and men and relationships are concerned, really stood out for me. I think a lot of females will be able to relate with Hannah!
The only fault I would pick with the book is that littered throughout there are footnotes explaining some of the American terms or cultural references used. To be honest I found this totally unnecessary…I, as I expect most people under a certain age, have grown up on US sitcoms, movies and books (my five year old sounds more American than English at times thanks to Dora and Diego and laughs when I tell her it’s Jag-yoo-ar not Jagwaar!) and I just didn’t need the explanations. I did find them quite annoying to be honest and eventually just skipped them completely. I’m not sure if they were meant to be tongue in cheek…they just didn’t really work for me.
Footnotes aside, Single In The City is a fun and highly entertaining read offering something a little different amongst similar books. I doubt many will be able to keep a straight face when reading some of Hannah’s experiences. There’s a great cast of characters to back up our loveable heroine including some Aussie flatmates I want to move in with myself…right now! I kind of predicted the ending or so I thought but at right at the last paragraph was thrown a surprising line...which could be taken two ways. It leaves you with a 'so did she or didn't she' feeling...left for you decide and either way I'm satisfied. This is the perfect comfort book…easy to read, fast paced and fun from start to finish. After reading this fantastic debut, I’m excited to see what Michele Gorman offers up next.
March 25, 2012
Hannah decided to dive right in when she went to change things about her life. Single again, after being dumped, and laid off laid from her job Hannah decides she should go to London. So, without a plan or a return ticket she heads off. A new city, where she doesn't know anyone, has a short time before she will have to leave if she can't find a job (which she then has to get permission to work), but at least she speaks the language right? Hannah soon learns that she may not know as much as she thought about the British, but that isn't going to stop her from trying to make friends, find a relationship, and working to find a way to stay in her new adopted city.
I really enjoyed reading Hannah's story and am looking forward to Misfortune Cookie the next book that follows Hannah. Which Gorman made interactive with her readers too, as she wrote parts based on polls from her blog. Which I love that idea and fun participating in a few times. It is published this week check it out on amazon.
Back to this story about Hannah. I personally found Hannah pretty relateable. Yes, she did tend to go to extremes in situations, but in a way that seemed reasonable that someone may actually react or at least consider reacting. She was a little accident prone and feel into some situations in ways that I do or would happen to me. Which might be why I can relate to Hannah, but also the writing just makes here relateable I think.
How the supporting characters were handled was well done too. We did only know what Hannah knew, but that worked and I still felt like I knew most of the supporting characters. Even as Hannah just meet people she still managed to introduce them to the reader without it becoming awkward in also learning about the new character, yet she was still able to describe for the reader the people she had know and was familiar with before too.
I guess I would just say that I really enjoy Gorman's writing style. And would suggest this book to others, giving it 4 stars. The plot is typical chick lit at times, but it does give a different perspective.
I really enjoyed reading Hannah's story and am looking forward to Misfortune Cookie the next book that follows Hannah. Which Gorman made interactive with her readers too, as she wrote parts based on polls from her blog. Which I love that idea and fun participating in a few times. It is published this week check it out on amazon.
Back to this story about Hannah. I personally found Hannah pretty relateable. Yes, she did tend to go to extremes in situations, but in a way that seemed reasonable that someone may actually react or at least consider reacting. She was a little accident prone and feel into some situations in ways that I do or would happen to me. Which might be why I can relate to Hannah, but also the writing just makes here relateable I think.
How the supporting characters were handled was well done too. We did only know what Hannah knew, but that worked and I still felt like I knew most of the supporting characters. Even as Hannah just meet people she still managed to introduce them to the reader without it becoming awkward in also learning about the new character, yet she was still able to describe for the reader the people she had know and was familiar with before too.
I guess I would just say that I really enjoy Gorman's writing style. And would suggest this book to others, giving it 4 stars. The plot is typical chick lit at times, but it does give a different perspective.
January 2, 2012
Something between 1 and 1,5 stars.
Some times I have thought I just put this book away and never read it again. Not too good beginning in 2012 :)
First of all, I have thought, and hoped, it will be a little more romantic, having to know a new city, new people, new places. I have expected much more of London itself, seeing it through the eyes of a total newcomer. Unfortunately, not. Null. Nada. No London. Just some pubs.
The way the book itself is written didn't speak to me at all. I hate the footies! I mean, who put footies in the chick - lit book???? If I don't understand something or want to check something, then I just do it, I don't need some footies written like the reader is some kind of stupid blonde. The only books that I agree with footies are uni books.
The langueage itself was for me too obscure and not too easy to read, it didn't catch my attention, it bored me to my back teeth. The adventures of Hannah in a new city... What adventures, actually? Looking for guys, guys, guys and sex, sex, sex? Hannah was so obsessive about finding a boyfriend and having sex with him. And the guys that she met, and always hoped it will be The One... And I'm sorry, how can one called a character in a book "Potential"? It doesn't speak to me at all.
The book lacks in ideas as well. It is a book - I need words to explain what is happening, and not jumping from one idea to another. Being here, saying this and suddenly, in the next acapit, something total different. Hello? A lot of unfinished, opened threads, as if Gorman didn't have any idea more what to do with them. The visit of Stacy in London - she should be there for 6 days and we get just two pages of it??? Or parents's visiting Hannah - just one visit to the cafe and nothing more? No idea? Then why write about it in the first place??? The same with all the relationships, they began just like that and ended just like that, springing like a rabbit out of the hut...
Sorry, but would not reccommend it to anyone.
Some times I have thought I just put this book away and never read it again. Not too good beginning in 2012 :)
First of all, I have thought, and hoped, it will be a little more romantic, having to know a new city, new people, new places. I have expected much more of London itself, seeing it through the eyes of a total newcomer. Unfortunately, not. Null. Nada. No London. Just some pubs.
The way the book itself is written didn't speak to me at all. I hate the footies! I mean, who put footies in the chick - lit book???? If I don't understand something or want to check something, then I just do it, I don't need some footies written like the reader is some kind of stupid blonde. The only books that I agree with footies are uni books.
The langueage itself was for me too obscure and not too easy to read, it didn't catch my attention, it bored me to my back teeth. The adventures of Hannah in a new city... What adventures, actually? Looking for guys, guys, guys and sex, sex, sex? Hannah was so obsessive about finding a boyfriend and having sex with him. And the guys that she met, and always hoped it will be The One... And I'm sorry, how can one called a character in a book "Potential"? It doesn't speak to me at all.
The book lacks in ideas as well. It is a book - I need words to explain what is happening, and not jumping from one idea to another. Being here, saying this and suddenly, in the next acapit, something total different. Hello? A lot of unfinished, opened threads, as if Gorman didn't have any idea more what to do with them. The visit of Stacy in London - she should be there for 6 days and we get just two pages of it??? Or parents's visiting Hannah - just one visit to the cafe and nothing more? No idea? Then why write about it in the first place??? The same with all the relationships, they began just like that and ended just like that, springing like a rabbit out of the hut...
Sorry, but would not reccommend it to anyone.
April 1, 2014
The author’s publisher, Notting Hill Press, sent me a copy of this novel in exchange for my review.
“The Expat Diaries: Single in the City” shares a spirit with the Bridget Jones Diaries and the Shopaholic series. There is a lightness and warmth to Gorman’s style of writing. Hannah’s decision, however hastily made, is a commitment and one she’s determined to see through. She doesn’t anticipate something as simple as ordering a sandwich to be so different but she values the experiences and learns from them teaching readers along for the ride.
At her party planning job, Hannah meets a fellow American named Sam. He’s working on his degree and has a few jobs and they have an instant connection but Hannah didn’t fly across the ocean to date a boy from Wyoming. Gorman’s handling of the plot as it pertains to these characters is perfection. Sam is comfortable in his environment and situation. He’s looking to the bigger and better eventually.
Though we see the background and supplementary characters through Hannah’s eyes, Gorman manages to give them an individual voice. As much as Hannah assumed things about the English, the assumed about her and both perspectives are proven wrong. If you want an idea of the ex-pat experience for a single woman looking for excitement, pick up “The Expat Diaries: Single in the City” and take the ride with Hannah. You will not be disappointed.
“The Expat Diaries: Single in the City” is a smoothly written masterpiece of chick lit. Despite a sameness of spirit, Gorman’s novel has a unique voice and will engage readers of all generations.
“The Expat Diaries: Single in the City” shares a spirit with the Bridget Jones Diaries and the Shopaholic series. There is a lightness and warmth to Gorman’s style of writing. Hannah’s decision, however hastily made, is a commitment and one she’s determined to see through. She doesn’t anticipate something as simple as ordering a sandwich to be so different but she values the experiences and learns from them teaching readers along for the ride.
At her party planning job, Hannah meets a fellow American named Sam. He’s working on his degree and has a few jobs and they have an instant connection but Hannah didn’t fly across the ocean to date a boy from Wyoming. Gorman’s handling of the plot as it pertains to these characters is perfection. Sam is comfortable in his environment and situation. He’s looking to the bigger and better eventually.
Though we see the background and supplementary characters through Hannah’s eyes, Gorman manages to give them an individual voice. As much as Hannah assumed things about the English, the assumed about her and both perspectives are proven wrong. If you want an idea of the ex-pat experience for a single woman looking for excitement, pick up “The Expat Diaries: Single in the City” and take the ride with Hannah. You will not be disappointed.
“The Expat Diaries: Single in the City” is a smoothly written masterpiece of chick lit. Despite a sameness of spirit, Gorman’s novel has a unique voice and will engage readers of all generations.
June 2, 2012
Impulsive decisions, carefree lifestyle, and no roots to tie you down - it's the upside to a 20-something's single life. And it's exactly what Hannah - the American transplant in London - embraces in Michele Gorman's first novel, Single in the City.
Losing a job can be disheartening, but losing a job as a single, 26 year old can be just the push that's needed to start fresh and new in a different city and in Hannah's case, a new country and continent as well. With a little encouragement from her childhood best friend, Hannah makes an impulsive decision to move from the good o'l US of A across the pond to the British capital. While the move is not as simple as she envisioned, she embraces the change and learns a good deal about herself and her ambitions.
Gorman takes you on Hannah's hilarious journey of exploring a new land. Who knew mentioning "pants" actually meant talking about underwear? Aadapting to vehicles driving on the left isn't as simple as it may seem. And social dating conventions are nothing like they are in the US. Hannah's commentary is sometimes poignant and often times funny as she navigates her way through single life in her new city.
Single in the City is a good, light-hearted summer read for a day at the pool or the beach!
Losing a job can be disheartening, but losing a job as a single, 26 year old can be just the push that's needed to start fresh and new in a different city and in Hannah's case, a new country and continent as well. With a little encouragement from her childhood best friend, Hannah makes an impulsive decision to move from the good o'l US of A across the pond to the British capital. While the move is not as simple as she envisioned, she embraces the change and learns a good deal about herself and her ambitions.
Gorman takes you on Hannah's hilarious journey of exploring a new land. Who knew mentioning "pants" actually meant talking about underwear? Aadapting to vehicles driving on the left isn't as simple as it may seem. And social dating conventions are nothing like they are in the US. Hannah's commentary is sometimes poignant and often times funny as she navigates her way through single life in her new city.
Single in the City is a good, light-hearted summer read for a day at the pool or the beach!
May 1, 2015
This book is fun fast paced read with a lot of quirky characters and a very well developed and relatable main heroine Hannah. Hannah is American who moved to London in order to start a new life. In London she meets a lot of new and interesting people and finds herself in many funny situations that are result of cultural differences. The theme of a foreigner trying to adapt in the new country was my favorite part of the book. There are so many lough out loud moments in the book, for instance ordering sandwich in the sandwich bar can be a tricky business when you are a foreigner, even if you speak the same language.
Hannah has few romantic interests throughout the book, some of them are nicer then others. I wish the relationship between Hannah and Sam was better explored (I think this will probably happen in the next book).
All in all Single in the City is fun and enjoyable book. I am looking forward to Hannah's new adventures in Hong Kong
Hannah has few romantic interests throughout the book, some of them are nicer then others. I wish the relationship between Hannah and Sam was better explored (I think this will probably happen in the next book).
All in all Single in the City is fun and enjoyable book. I am looking forward to Hannah's new adventures in Hong Kong
January 18, 2012
I absolutly loved this book. I can relate easily to so many little things Michele Gorman descirbes her caracter Hannah finding herself in, since I´ve lived abroad for a while myself (not in London -it was Finand - and I´m not American - but Austrian- , still!).
It took some moments to follow described situations every once in a while, because she tends to jump a bit (I sometimes was imagining Hannah still sitting somewhere thinking her thought, when actually I found out a sentence later, that she was already somewhere else :D).
The thing I liked the most, was the ending. I´m not going to give anything away, but I loved the fact, that the book ended just the way one can imagine it would in real life!
I´m very much looking forward to reading the next novel Michele Gorman is going share with readers!
It took some moments to follow described situations every once in a while, because she tends to jump a bit (I sometimes was imagining Hannah still sitting somewhere thinking her thought, when actually I found out a sentence later, that she was already somewhere else :D).
The thing I liked the most, was the ending. I´m not going to give anything away, but I loved the fact, that the book ended just the way one can imagine it would in real life!
I´m very much looking forward to reading the next novel Michele Gorman is going share with readers!
November 16, 2016
I've read 5 of Michele's books now and this is the funniest! Ladies, you will find yourself in every page! Ever had an embarrassing moment on a date? Ever had a parent show up at an awkward time? Ever wear the wrong clothes or say the wrong thing? How about flashing a body part at an inappropriate time? Or worse having that stupid bedroom moment? And the issues at work that irritate, embarrass or frustrate? They are all here to make you laugh at yourself until you cry! I can't get enough of Michelle. Her setting in staid London makes the contrast even more humorous. If you want to totally lose yourself in feel good humor, read this! All of a sudden you'll feel the sisterhood of all the stupid stuff we do and the insecurities we share!
November 23, 2011
I read this book in two days because it was so good! Easy to read and fun. Kind of like more relatable British chick lit. I like books set in London but it was cool to get the perspective as the main character is American. I am single in the (a) city just like Hannah and reading about her dating exploits was interesting. I just read that there is to be sequel and I would definitely read a sequel because I was sorry when this one ended and want to know what happens to the main character. Even though it does not make it sound easy or anything, this book makes me want to move to London. I recommend this as a great read for vacations, when traveling, etc. Enjoyable!
April 10, 2012
A fun read. It was fun to follow Hannah around as she looked for a place to live and adjusted to a job working for a maniacal boss who is sleeping with her married boss who happens to be Hannah's boyfriend. See how complicated life can get?
Watch as Hannah tries to balance relationships with her best friend from America and her new British bestie as well as several gentlemen friends one of who is a transplanted Yank as well.
There is a lot going on in Hannah's new life. And things do not look like they are going to settle down soon.
Watch as Hannah tries to balance relationships with her best friend from America and her new British bestie as well as several gentlemen friends one of who is a transplanted Yank as well.
There is a lot going on in Hannah's new life. And things do not look like they are going to settle down soon.
June 9, 2012
Very cute and funny book! I definitely found myself laughing out loud at some scenes and really enjoyed the fish out of water aspects of the book. If you are looking for light fun beach read, I would highly recommend. My only issues with the book were how easy things were for the main character. She got a job, found perfect roommates, a new best friend with in like two days of moving and the perfect guy a little too easily in my opinion. If a little more reality was in the book, it would be really great. Either way though I'm looking forward to reading the sequel soon.
December 5, 2011
I loved this book! It is great, fun, chick lit read. Read it in 2 days, and stayed up late just to finish reading because I couldn't put it down. The writing is awesome, in a way that you really love and connect with Hannah. Hannah's the girl that hasn't figured it all out yet, and moves to London for a change. Sometimes she gets herself in to awkward situations, but always picks herself up in the end. Great, fun read, and can't wait for a sequel!!
December 15, 2011
I'll add new shelves as I go -- I don't read a lot of Chick Lit and this seems more Bridget Jones than women's fiction.
Little quibble -- and it's not that I went over the book with a fine-tooth comb: it's St. Bart's (no "h"), Prince Philip, one l ... just little things but still.
Well, all done. Maybe more 3 1/2* but it kept my interest and I'll be sure to follow Hannah and her bestie and Hannah's maybe-he's-the-one guy Sam -- to Hong Kong!
Little quibble -- and it's not that I went over the book with a fine-tooth comb: it's St. Bart's (no "h"), Prince Philip, one l ... just little things but still.
Well, all done. Maybe more 3 1/2* but it kept my interest and I'll be sure to follow Hannah and her bestie and Hannah's maybe-he's-the-one guy Sam -- to Hong Kong!
June 13, 2012
I picked this book up as I fancied something light-hearted to read and I was not disappointed with my choice. The book was easy to read and I did enjoy it, it is easy going chick-lit that you don't really need to think about and helps to pass the time and take your mind away from the normal day to day trivia. I enjoyed Hannah's character and even though the plot was a bit expected I still sat and read almost the last 200 pages in one sitting and it is not very often that I do that!
January 8, 2012
I was honored to recieve a Kindle version via the author Michele Gorman. This was a pretty funny fast paced read. Some of the humor reminded me of Chelsea Handler's humor. Single in the City had great writing and fun characters. This was a good debut and I can't wait to see what else Michele has in store!
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