Sammys House, Kristin Gore
Sammys House, Kristin Gore
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Sammy's House

Author: Kristin Gore

Narrator: Kirsten Potter

Unabridged: 13 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/03/2007


Synopsis

In this incisive comedy, late twenty-something Sammy Joyce–hypochondriac, klutz, jumper-to-conclusions–is in the White House as a health-care advisor to the newly elected administration. All the chips seem to be falling into place: She’s living with her best friend and reveling in her romance with Charlie Lawton, an up-and-coming Washington Post reporter.

However, soon after taking office, the administration finds itself deep in a red-hot scandal. President Wye’s old problem with the bottle re-emerges. His family is creating havoc. And an informant begins leaking damaging information. On top of it all, a secret deal with an Indian pharmaceutical company unleashes a fury that threatens the administration to its core. As Sammy fights to distance herself from professional turmoil, Charlie gets promoted and moves to New York. Can she hold her ground when her relationships, ideals, and ability to trust are all coming apart at the seams?

In SAMMY’S HOUSE, Kristin Gore brings a novelist’s eye to the inner workings of the White House, giving hilarious insight and a fresh perspective on political life.

About Kristin Gore

Kristin Gore has written for several television shows, including Futurama and Saturday Night Live, for which she received an Emmy nomination and a Writer's Guild Award. She wrote the movie Nailed with director David O. Russell, which is slated for a 2011 release, and she is the author of the novels Sammy's House and Sammy's Hill. She lives in New York City.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jonna on August 31, 2008

I love Kristin Gore's writing. I really, really do. And frankly, Sammy Joyce is one of the most lovable, quirky characters I've encountered in years. She's multi-dimensional, real and endearingly flawed. I couldn't really give a rip about the plot, though I'll allow that the ending was a little fast......more

Goodreads review by Rhiannon on November 30, 2021

I read this book after a friend recommended it to me. There is no spice, but the writing is really great. I enjoyed how deeply detailed each scene was, and Sammy was a great character. The storyline follows her experiences and relationships, with no specific plotline overshadowing another. An easy r......more

Goodreads review by Almeyda on January 28, 2018

This book was talking about politics and I almost DNF-ing this book because I was so bored. The only thing that kept me from aborting this book was LyingWye. I was super curious with who were behind it. Sammy's suspicion had a result and finally the traitor was revealed! But then the conclusion was.......more