A Glasgow Kiss

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However, if you are looking for an easy, quick read (yes I read it in a day) which tells the hilarious tales that comes with dating, excessive use of swearing and complete “no way” cringe and LMAO moments then pick up this book. The relatability, Glaswegian humour and insight into the female mind and the antics of the lead character, Zara Smith, 29, have also garnered interest from TV production companies.

A Scots healthcare worker, who wrote her first novel based on hilarious dating disasters, has soared straight to the top the erotic fiction chart. This 30-something Glaswegian wrote A Glasgow Kiss from the collected accounts of her on-line dating experiences and those of her friends. She was so needy for love, she had no respect for herself and as much as I can handle that sometimes she was just missing some feisty spunk.Too often these eye-piercing accounts are transactional and mechanical like how you imagine a Which Guide To Sex might be. She wanted to paint a picture of a trendy, vibrant city- not a crime-fighting, poverty-struck town that we traditionally see in Scottish fiction.

I got very anger close to the end where after Tom decided Zara wasn’t good enough he went back to her and she didn’t even really put up a fight, she just feel back into his arms and I just lost it.And while the majority of the responses to the book have been from women, quite a few blokes responded too. Poor Zara really had some terrible dates and strange experiences - it was relatable to the 30 something year old woman and this is definitely what would put me off having to date again!

But they’re characterised by the seasoned Glaswegian’s capacity to find humour in the most absurd and socially awkward encounters. A group of us are all reading this at the moment as part of our newly formed and made up book club and honestly we couldn't have chosen a better book to start with. Step into the love shack with Sophie as she dishes out dating disasters, romance gone wrong, and so much more, all served with a side-splitting dose of cringe as well as humour! It was heartwarming to know I’m not the only female who checks ‘read’ receipts and ‘last active’ on WhatsApp and social media platforms. A Glasgow Kiss, her debut novel, shot straight to number one in the erotic charts and has been a word-of-mouth sensation ever since.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7. She is single and joins an online dating site to find Mr right- however, her life suddenly spirals out of control. It’s just so honest and it could only have been written by a Glaswegian because it’s got that honesty and directness that’s usually missing from fiction that deals with sex and relationships.

It became the literary hit of the year and marked the arrival of a bright, new talent in comedy fiction. I devoured this book in 24 hours, which was full of laugh out loud moments and inwards groans as we follow Zara on her dating journey. There are a few minor grammar issues, and the continual fish references were a bit off-putting, but A Glasgow Kiss is a thoroughly enjoyable read that I fully recommend.

Are you really telling me that a grown woman in her thirties doesn't know what to do with a pad and gets suprised by her period every fucking time? One of them was sitting in our dialysis unit reading it and asked me to come over and sign it for her. I can honestly say that all the responses from men, including from some former internet dates, have been very positive. A Glasgow Kiss, has featured in dissertations from students from The University of Glasgow, describing its prominent presence in Scottish literature, and how it has shone light on Scottish women and feminism throughout Glasgow. I read it in a day and being from Glasgow was excited to read about someone dating and living in the area.