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R**S
No need to be a xenophobe
I always wonder if people get put off by the 'xenophobe' in the titles in this series, because they all seem to be affectionate, if critical, portrayals of the nations concerned. This is an amusing and enlightening introduction to the Swedes, and gets more useful information into far fewer pages than many more pretentious guidebooks. I shall certainly pop it in my handbag before venturing in to Viking-land.
I**A
A funny stereotype which has survived itself
When I read the first edition many years ago, I laughed a lot, but so much has changed that most young people wouldn't know what the book is referring to. Some small new oddities have been added as a make-over, but I think a co-writer has to come in if this book shall serve its purpose - to tell something about Swedes in order to help foreigners to stand them.If the book is just meant to entertain, it's still a bit fun, but I miss the sharpness and relevance.
O**N
All the X's Guides are fun and informative and certainly worth 99p
All the X's Guides are fun and informative and certainly worth 99p. However, like almost all the others this makes me reflect that I wouldn't choose to live there, which is rather sad.
K**O
Might even raise a titter from a Swede!
I'm starting to learn Swedish so I thought I'd take a look at the culture and the people as I study the language. I now know why there are 400 words describing a quizzical expression and only one word for laughter, which is the same as the ones for funny and joke.Seriously (56 words) though, this is an amusing (same as laughter) and irreverent trawl through the Swedish psyche (I daren't read one about the English).From the land that gave us ABBA, Ikea & Wallander I'm so surprised that the Swedish appear to be so uptight about themselves. Makes for entertaining reading though.Thoroughly recommend it.
C**N
Good brief read on some of the quirks of Sweden
A quirky review of Sweden and its cultural treats. Worth a quick read for a few nuggets of insight and it will make you smile along the way.
D**M
Funny, useful, nice reading.
-I loved it! I truly enjoyed it. It's not my culture so I can't say it's 100% accurate, but the book is very nice, funny, and useful.
C**Y
You need to be seriously tongue in cheek to enjoy this.
My husband loves the Swedes and I am not giving him this to read as he would not enjoy it at all. Some pieces are funny but others just seem to be unnecessarily nasty. I would not continue the series.
A**R
Great read
Great humour, very informative, a lot of vocabulary if anyone reading is learning swedish. Will be moving to Sweden in a few month so will figure out then how accurate it is.
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