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Planet Germany (Paperback)

by Cathy Dobson (Author)

4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Paperback: 296 pages
Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd (16 Nov 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1906210489
ISBN-13: 978-1906210489
Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 12.6 x 2.4 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 266,459 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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After a decade of living in Germany, a chaotic British family makes a New Year's resolution to throw themselves wholeheartedly into the local culture. The process is complicated as the mother is founding a business with a German partner who is convinced that all Brits are both dysfunctional and poorly nourished. The year sees them bumbling through local festivals, getting into scrapes with authorities, and falling foul of the law, all aided and abetted by their eccentric neighbours and posse of cats. This book exposes the crazier side of both British and German culture, examines profound mysteries such as German fortune telling and sauna etiquette, and explains why dachshund owners are the most dangerous people on the planet.

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great little book, 15 Feb 2008

By	Mr. A. Leung "tetsuo-fujimoto" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A chaotic but likeable English family take us for a warm and amusing peek at German culture. I say amusing, actually what I mean is hilariously funny, but whats nice is you never really feel the 'joke is on the germans' if you know what i mean. Highly reccommended

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wake up and smell the gl�hwein!, 18 Dec 2007

By	Ms. S. L. M. Maur "Suzan St Maur" (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

From the very first page of Planet Germany to the very last (and I read it in 2 days, annoyed by the interruptions of daily routine!) I was transported into that rambling farmhouse in Meerbusch, sitting around the kitchen table or the pigsty-turned-office, catching whiffs of coffee, beer, cat poop or all three, chatting with the motley crew of neighbours, admiring the rambling grape vine outside, and laughing my head off. Cathy Dobson's vividly visual writing style has that magical ability to make the reader part of the story so you giggle, belly-laugh, cry or rant in tune with all that befalls the characters. I thoroughly recommend Planet Germany as one of the funniest and most heart-warming stories I have read in a long, long time; whether you have a connection with Germany or not, this book is an utter delight.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome light relief!, 3 Mar 2008

By	J. L. Hatton (Midlands, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In a world full of books which are serious, boring or where the author takes themselves far too seriously, "Planet Germany" was very welcome light relief. Easy to read, entertaining, engaging, and light-heartedly self-deprecating. I feel as if I have accompanied the author on all her escapades, met her family and neighbours (and cats) and lived in her house.

I enjoyed the book so much I bought copies for my mother and my friend - it seemed selfish to keep all of that laughter to myself.

I suspect the book is aimed at people who are ex-pats and can relate to moving to a different culture, or maybe people who are contemplating doing so. However, it makes a fantastic read even if you don't fall into either category.

If you want a few hours escape into a family that may well make your own seem rather dull, this is the book for you. Highly recommended.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
I bought this book as I live on theborder of Germany and wanted to get my head round the culture a little. It's interesting if a little detailed on her personal family story.

Published 15 days ago by Little Me

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Being British and living in Germany, I could totally relate to this book, it touched my heart and my tummy muscles from laughing so much. Read more

Published 12 months ago by Susanna Reisinger

2.0 out of 5 stars All so obvious
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Published 13 months ago by Blencathra

5.0 out of 5 stars What a brilliant first novel - Planet Germany
What a truly delightful book. From the first few pages I was enthralled by the wonderful family and their experience of German life. Read more

Published 19 months ago by Ms. E. Holmes-ievers

5.0 out of 5 stars Life, not as you know it.
This book made me laugh. I had to read it privately; wry smiles and giggles were unprompted as the family antics, including the cats, made their way through a range of situations,... Read more

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Working on the internet, I regularly get to type the acronym LOL (laugh out loud). However, rarely do I actually laugh out loud at the written word, which is why Planet Germany by... Read more

Published 22 months ago by Nikki Pilkington

5.0 out of 5 stars Where is volume 2?
You know that feeling when you read a book and enjoy it so much you just want to go and buy the next one by the same author? It's that sort of book. Read more

Published 22 months ago by Susan Mcgaughran

5.0 out of 5 stars A good read!
I picked this up thinking it might help me understand my German friends who live in the UK and my Uk friends who live in Germany - it did, but what I wasnt expecting was such an... Read more

Published 22 months ago by E. Mclean

5.0 out of 5 stars You couldn't make it up!
Cathy Dobson's first novel leaves you feeling both awestruck and grateful. Awestruck at how this chaotic family not only survive but thrive despite all the trials and tribulations... Read more

Published 22 months ago by Ms. H. Mckinlay

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I had a short lived dalliance with German in my teens - escaping with just enough knowledge to passably tell everyone I met "ich bin zw�lf jahre alt", useful when you are... Read more

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