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"'John Malathronas's series of vignettes shatters the stereotypes and reveals a diverse world of individuals, from the disgustingly rich to the outrageously poor. Stirring stuff.' A Place in the Sun 'Malathronas is a funny, witty travel writer, like Bill Bryson. And that's the beauty of this book - Malathronas's touch is light and funny, and the witticisms are many and welcome, but by reading this narrative you're also going to get a pretty full, rounded history of the country. South Africans will learn something about themselves by reading this travelogue; it takes a stranger to shine a light on our country. An excellent examination of where we are right now.' Johannesburg Star"
Suite 101 website, August 2007
'Up there with the best of them'
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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This book is part travel guide, part historical guide and part guide to the soul of Singapore. It is a funny and insightful guide to the tiny city-state of Singapore. Singapore is a amalgamation of cultures (Malay, Chinese, Indian, Eurasian et al) and as such is very diverse. The spirit, if you like, of Singapore is well described in this work. I particularly enjoyed the intertwining of stories from Chinese, Malay and Buddhists legends. In terms of history, the foundation of Singapore, the People's Action Party and the Second World War are covered. I followed up a few of the organisations mentioned in the book, and this was an interesting exercise.
Recommended for those who are interested in Singapore!
Recommended for those who are interested in Singapore!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Bought the book as living in Singapore from January and wanted a different perspective than the usual Lonely Planet guides give you. An interesting read and thorouhgly recommend for those visiting or going to live in the country.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Have just read this book; in fact, appropriately enough, I was on my way back from South East Asia when I finished reading it. Really a fascinating read by an author who obviously knows Singapore and its people very well. Particularly liked the Glossary - at least I know the meaning of the word "Lah"! Highly recommended for anyone who wants to know more about this intriguing city and its inhabitants.
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Good tourist read
An interesting read for the plane when you journey to Singapore. Easy to read and full of interesting background information. Written in an easy style.
Published 1 month ago by J. Hardie
First hand account and lively history in one book
This is an interesting book in that it combines a travelogue with an easy to read, non academic historical account of what makes Singapore Singapore. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Carno Polo
Singapore - Much less to regret than to admire
I think the author pitches this book about Singapore just-right. He admires the "buzz from its amalgam of cultures" and gets involved enough to understand why this society has such... Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2009 by Singapore Relic
Recommended.
Enjoyed it.
Amusing, interesting, knowledgeable.
Appears quite a serious chap, and is willing to engage with the history. Never gets too heavy though. Read more
Amusing, interesting, knowledgeable.
Appears quite a serious chap, and is willing to engage with the history. Never gets too heavy though. Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2008 by Study Shortcuts and Exam Tips from Oxford Grads
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