Customer Reviews

The Xenophobe's Guide to the Dutch (Xenophobe's Guides - Oval Books)

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This guide to the Dutch is the best book I've read about us (yes, I'm Dutch) in many years. None of your clogs and windmills fairy tales, no boring statistics either, but a pretty accurate insight into the Dutch society and the Dutch ways. It's a funny and tongue-in-cheek book, that very often had me laughing out loud and saying things like "Come on, we don't do things like that!", only to realise a few seconds later that we do.

I have been living in the States for some time know and of course think back a lot of The Netherlands. When I read this book it makes me laugh . It is very accurate and doesn't give you the avarage american impression. ( cool those hashbars and the redlightdistrict!!)The book made me very proud to de Dutch. I would recommend it to anyone interested in The netherlands !!

This book about Dutch culture is right on the money. It's a fun and enjoyable read. If you are interested in Dutch culture, you must read this book. It's brilliant. Love Gouda!

Americans might think the Xenophobe books to be "racist" as they try to sum up entire nations of people stereotypically. But, while it was often off the mark, it did help me to understand some things about my Dutch friend, and facilitated our communication. I've got to go clean the house before he comes to visit. :)

I was quite surprised by the size of this book when I opened the box from amazon - I think the operating manual for my desk lamp must be twice the size. But good things often come in small packages, and this is no exception. This book is informative and concise, offering worthwhile insight into those who call the Netherlands home. I only wish the printing company would have used paper more suitable for use with a highlighter (read: higher quality).

As a sales person in travel, I look for insights into a culture to help me "breathe some life into the destination"; this book is a delight to read and useful.