The story starts at Changi International Airport in Singapore, where two very different men embark on a flight to San Francisco and have to sit next to each other, getting on each other's nerves: Henry, a Singaporean businessman who lives for his job and his status symbols, and Harrison, returning home from a backpacking trip around the world and dreaming of becoming an actor. After many hours crammed into their seats and not getting along, they are just happy to leave. But of course, in San Francisco they keep running into each other and start an unlikely friendship that might become more if they are brave enough to let that happen...
Granted, the story is both predictable and improbable at the same time, but I didn't care because I just loved these characters. After listening about them for eight hours, I am sad to let them go. Somehow I just rooted for them and enjoyed getting to know their lives so much.
My only criticism is that after a few hours, the story lost a little of its pace and seemed to drag a bit. The twists and turns got too much and felt a bit forced. Although I would happily have learned more about these characters, the plot itself could have been more interesting in the second half.

I must admit that I have never watched "When Harry Met Sally", so I don't know how similar the stories are, but judging from other reviews there are only a few nods to that famous film.

Another thing I liked about this book were the references to popular culture, such as Harry Potter, Star Wars and Friends. These gave the story a more realistic feel.

This novel is not available in print or as an ebook, it is an audible original that was only published as an audible audiobook so far. I was not able to find out anything more about Sydney Smyth, other than that they have published two more of such audible originals, both also contemporary romances featuring gay characters.
I will listen to those for sure in the future and hope that the author will publish more and maybe in print as well. ( )

a cute retelling of when harry met sally, nothing ground breaking but sweet all the same. ( )

[3.25] i was enjoying it until i reached the last third of the story. there’s slow burn and then there’s sloooooooow minimal-to-no burn where i’m just too tired to celebrate their long-overdue reconciliation. loved listening to teddy hamilton’s narration as always! ( )

When Harry Met Harry

I Picked Up This Book Because: Judged a book by it’s cover.

The Characters:

Harrison Fields:
Henry Lee:

The Story:

Unplanned buddy read with Josh.

- It was annoying to me that they named the book Harry met Harry but through about 82% no one called either of the main characters Harry. I mean it probably would have been confusing but still I expected it to be used more.
- I love that the characters bonded over Friends as it’s one of my favorite shows.
- I’m glad Henry was able to get out of his own way
- I liked Harrison but he was a bit annoying. He seemed more in love with love then actually looking for a person to share his life with.

The Random Thoughts:

3.5 Stars ( )