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The Lighter Side of Finland
The Lighter Side of Finland, the world's funniest and most entertaining guidebook, has been published as a 5th edition! Completely rewritten, updated, improved and refined, the book provides a humorous, but positive view of Finland.
What are Finland's economic strengths? Who was the King of Finland? Can anyone learn the Finnish language? Is Finnish food edible? Can a foreigner survive a Finnish sauna? What is Finland's unique sport? What was Santa Claus like as a young man?
These vital questions are answered in the book. The Lighter Side of Finland is an enlightening and informative book that puts an end to the myth that Finland doesn't have a sense of humor. Read The Lighter Side of Finland, and find out what makes this northern powerhouse work.
What are Finland's economic strengths? Who was the King of Finland? Can anyone learn the Finnish language? Is Finnish food edible? Can a foreigner survive a Finnish sauna? What is Finland's unique sport? What was Santa Claus like as a young man?
These vital questions are answered in the book. The Lighter Side of Finland is an enlightening and informative book that puts an end to the myth that Finland doesn't have a sense of humor. Read The Lighter Side of Finland, and find out what makes this northern powerhouse work.
112 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1996
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
January 30, 2023
A round about of facts about Finland. Amusing but slightly repetitive towards the end.
It may be more entertaining for people who already know some features of Finland and Finns (such as installed expat) rather than for newcomers or visitors.
It may be more entertaining for people who already know some features of Finland and Finns (such as installed expat) rather than for newcomers or visitors.
July 10, 2020
Lots of laugh! So funny and hilarious! The author does really have a good sense of humour!
September 27, 2024
This is becoming my journal of nighttime nursing :D but it took me 3 hours and 16 minutes to finish this. Only one question: why so short? Or maybe a sequel?
January 25, 2025
Having lived in Finland for almost 4 years, some bits were funny and I found some new places to visit.
December 13, 2015
The author style of writing is informal with sense of humour. The chapters and topics were made short. Unlike other travel books that I have encountered, this one is fun to read. Some chapters were explained in a smart way using stories instead of mere information.
I have skipped some topics that are not interesting to me at the moment. For example, I did not read the information about the most important attractions in each city. I will use Google or tripadvisor to know such kind of information when needed.
In short, it is very good short and easy to read book about Finland history, culture, costumes, music, geography, politics and many other things. Highly recommending it if you are planing to visit Finland. The country with more than 100,000 Island (I learned this from the book ;) ).
I have skipped some topics that are not interesting to me at the moment. For example, I did not read the information about the most important attractions in each city. I will use Google or tripadvisor to know such kind of information when needed.
In short, it is very good short and easy to read book about Finland history, culture, costumes, music, geography, politics and many other things. Highly recommending it if you are planing to visit Finland. The country with more than 100,000 Island (I learned this from the book ;) ).
July 10, 2015
This book has some very good information for ex-pats living in Finland or visitors about culture and places to go. The writing left something to be desired and I found the humor tired. It's a quick, easy read.
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