One Way Ticket to London

by Angela Kiss

Did you ever consider leaving your life behind and start over someplace else?
I never did. Up until today.
Do I have a return ticket?
No.
Will someone wait for me at the airport?
No.
Do I have a plan?
No.
Do I speak English?
Absolutely not.
Then why do I get onto the flight to London when I originally planned to go to Frankfurt?
Well, it all started with a game of solitaire…

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

160 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Angela Kiss was born in Hungary, she has lived and worked in London for ten years.
She has had three books published in Hungary, one of which was her memoir, "One Way Ticket to London", which has been translated in English and self-published as an ebook.
Her latest book "How to be an Alien in England" is a wry, often affectionate view on the English, and how to navigate their national personality.
Angela Kiss lives in Italy now, working on her new book:
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Reviews

[Anna Kirchhoff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspirational. Funny. Emotional. Based on true story. Fantastic read on how a foreigner struggle in London. It makes you want to change your life. Lots of laugh out loud moments. Beautifully and honestly written and I highly recommend it. I am looking forward to reading her next book.

[U · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant, Funny, Witty, Irreverent, Romantic, Hilarious, Adventurous, Cunning.. prepare to go off the deep end of Angela's adventures in London!
A must read for all the expats, lovers, travellers, hard workers, daydreamers an umbrella fans out there.
170 pages you will read out eagerly and that will leave you awfully keen to go through her next book.

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliantly insightful and entertaining story. Not my usual sort of thing but couldn't put it down once I started. A story of new beginnings, adventure, cultural differences and language barriers! Beautifully written and highly recommended.

[Rob Humphreys · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant - very very funny and observant.

[Elena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny, amazing and witty. This book is everything.

[Agnes Galla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny. Witty. Inspiring. Optimistic. Human. The gift of life.

[Mrs J · Rating 4 out of 5]

One way ticket to London by Angela Kiss is an amusing story of how a young woman travelled to London speaking no English to stay with friends and start a new life. Unhappy with her life in Hungary she wanted to learn English and better herself.

It was interesting to visit our capital city and witness the mannerisms of the English through the eyes of a foreign woman. Our addiction to tea drinking, the weather, saying sorry, and queuing were all evident. I used to think that everyone queued, but we have noticed that it’s always a free for all in other countries. It’s quite astonishing! 😉

I loved hearing about Angela’s shopping bargains at car boot sales. It was endearing to read how she buys from charity shops and then donates the difference of what she would have paid if it were new, so giving doubly to charity.

One Way Ticket to London is written with humour and intelligence as we follow Angela through her time in London – her jobs, homes and honest accounts of her relationships, even though she does sound like a women obsessed in some instances. Her recount of the doctor’s experience was hilarious.

It was interesting to hear her comparisons with Hungary and learn about how they celebrate Easter and name days.

I will admit, it took me a while to get into this book, but it gets funnier as it goes on and Angela’s confidence in London grows.

Also available on Kindle Unlimited.

[Tamila Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is just not enough

Did not want to stop reading. When is the next one out? Hope Angela bought a return ticket and will tell us about her life when she has a baby.

[Sheila Matthews · Rating 5 out of 5]

quirky

Engaging book about landing in different culture and language and coping using some interesting strategies. Always on the search for Mr Right. Funny and insightful at times. Crazy at others.

[Misfits farm · Rating 4 out of 5]

I saw this when it was free. By the time I clicked it was payable- but I wasn't disappointed. A wonderful uplifting story of Angela coming to London because she won(?) a game of solitaire.. yes if you can work that one out then you will get a gist of the book. This is either based on true instances or anecdotes from others(I suspect a combination) as the scenarios are so well told and you really get a feel of the characters and what is happening. There are some wonderful reflections on "types" of people "Mrs Wating-for-it-to-happen" for example (one of whom we all know). A brilliant piece of character observation. A humorous book, that shows both sides of characters, their dreams and insecurities. A very enjoyable read.

[KiWi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This turned out to be a really cute story

At first I thought this is the perfect book for someone moving to London. It certainly touches on situations of someone trying to adjust to their new surroundings. Soon after though, I realized it was a book about falling in love; the ups and downs of it & seeing love through. It turned out to be a really cute story and an easy read with likable characters. Not bad, not bad at all! =)

[Polina Lav. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very easy to read. Good to kill time with. If you are looking for a deeper meaning, this book is not for you.

[Candy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Uhmmm. Okay.

[Tanesha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story! Funny, cute little comments and a sweet ending!

[Gillian · Rating 2 out of 5]

Extremely dull book. Gave up half way through.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

After the initial chapter it just didn't conti ie as interesting for me

[Valentina]

very nice book, I love the way she describes London and all the people she meets. Very nice to read