- Taschenbuch: 232 Seiten
- Verlag: Times Editions (3. Februar 2004)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 9812327975
- ISBN-13: 978-9812327970
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 19,6 x 13 x 1,3 cm
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 102.282 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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Knowing nothing of Singapore, Neil Humphreys arrives in the land of 'air-conned' shopping centres and Lee Kuan Yew. From the aunties in the hawker centres to expats dressed as bananas, from Singlish to kiasuism, and from Singaporeans abroad, Humphreys explores all aspects of Singaporean life, taking in the sights, dissecting the culture and illuminating each place and person with this perceptive and witty observations. Written by someone who is at once both insider and outside, the book is a wonderfully funny and disarmingly honest portrait of Singapore and its people.
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Inaccurate portrayal of life in Singapore
3. Juli 2006
Format:Taschenbuch
This book is essentially the author's view of Singapore with frequent comparisons to his hometown in England. I found the first 2 chapters funny and entertaining but it became an absolute nightmare after that. The author lacks a disciplined and focused mind and hops from this to that without having a clear perspective himself on the issues. One moment he is supportive of an issue, next he is on the extreme opposite before jumping back on the extreme contrary and the jabber goes on and on ...
I found his observations one-sided and exceptionally narcissistic. When you read this book you are left with the impression that Singapore and perhaps the whole universe revolves around the author. You will hear 2 dozen times about how tall and handsome he is. How talented and gifted he is in his profession and so on.
The author tries very hard to conceal his self-absorption and inadequacies with his sense of humour and the apparent light hearted view of things. The reality however is that he takes his opinions way too seriously and his one-sided views are the "non-negotiable truth".
I have been an expat in Singapore with strong current links. I am glad to confirm that this book is not an accurate portrayal of life in Singapore.
In short:
Entertaining? at times.
Informative? NO.
Style of writing? nauseating.
Read? Don't bother !
I found his observations one-sided and exceptionally narcissistic. When you read this book you are left with the impression that Singapore and perhaps the whole universe revolves around the author. You will hear 2 dozen times about how tall and handsome he is. How talented and gifted he is in his profession and so on.
The author tries very hard to conceal his self-absorption and inadequacies with his sense of humour and the apparent light hearted view of things. The reality however is that he takes his opinions way too seriously and his one-sided views are the "non-negotiable truth".
I have been an expat in Singapore with strong current links. I am glad to confirm that this book is not an accurate portrayal of life in Singapore.
In short:
Entertaining? at times.
Informative? NO.
Style of writing? nauseating.
Read? Don't bother !
1 von 1 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
Absolutely fantastic!!!
19. April 2004
Format:Taschenbuch
As a loud and arrogant ang moh (a.k.a. American, as Neil so eloquently describes us...ha, ha, ha...) living in Singapore, I can attest to the many of the wonderful idiosyncracies tht Neil describes in this wondeful book. I bought it on a whim on Orchard Road on a Saturday night, and finished it by Sunday night! Shiok, man! I couldn't put it down...even while I was cooking! It made me laugh over and over...but even more importantly, reminded me of what a wonderful and unique country Singapore really is! I can't wait to read the sequel! Aiya, getting too kiasu lah... ;-)
3 von 4 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
Totally hilarious...
13. August 2003
Format:Taschenbuch
The stories about his life seems hard to believe, with funerals being held around apartment buildings, to just simply very very loud ladies talking at the top of their lungs as a common day scenarios until you visit Singapore.
Instead of the typical Merlions (aka Effiel Towel of Paris, or Leaning Tower in Pisa), trips to "abroad" Sentosa (its connected to bridge which takes an average of 30 - 45mins of travelling time from anywhere in Singapore), or boring tourist spots, Neil Humphreys tell a hilarous way of the everyday Singapore life, and it is very easy to relate certain parts of the book that also occurs in many of the readers' lives. Many of my collegues and friends can attest to that! I'm just really fortunate to hear that no one can relate to living with his landlady, Saudita.
This book is a popular hit back in Singapore! I didn't imagine that they'll sell well over here. Well, of course it would! After meeting the man himself during his little autograph session downtown, you could easily relate the person in the book with the person introducing his book in the store. This guy puts notes of seriousnous in affairs of the country mixing it with humour to lighten the whole situation.
I can't wait to read his latest book that's been release a month back. Its been selling like hotcakes over here.
But if you think the cover is hideous, wait till you see the new book. They've got the Esplanade also known to us as durian/porcupine/bug eyes, with a much closer picture of him sans his scruffy beard in a ridiculously bright shirt. Just be beware and try not to read this book in public places, you'll have people thinking that you're a nutcase by laughing crazying to yourself in buses and getting kicked out of the libraries too.
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