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by George Mikes (Author) "IN ENGLAND* everything is the other way round ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin; New Ed edition (24 April 1986)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140081798
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140081794
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 24,038 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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George Mikes has written many successful books on a variety of interesting subjects, but one so successful as those on the subject most central to his own experience: his adopted country. The first of these came out in 1946: the ever famous "How to be an Alien." Later he enlarges the picture with "How to be inimitable" and "How to be Decadent." All three books were illustrated by the master of the cartoonists’ art, the late Nicolas Bentley. Here they are, all in one volume, which will make life much easier for today's would-be Brits than it was for those who pervaded them. It is said that a few of the latter actually failed to become indistinguishable from the genuine British article because they found it too tiresome to seek out three separate books: a misfortune that need never again occur to anyone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I love to read this kind of tripe, 29 Mar 2000
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It doesn't matter where in the world you are from you will like this if you REALLY want to learn all about us: from the outsider's point of view.

This book deals beautifully with our penchant for queuing and talking about the weather. It includes such phrases as "a bit blowy" meaning there's a howling gale raging outside. There's also the story of the ageing siblings who get together after 10 years of separation: their conversation is probably too accurately described: it's awful really but there you are, that's us for you.

This book reminds me a lot of the Henry Root letters in many ways and if it were ever revealed that Henry root and George Mikes were one and the same person, I wouldn't be in the least bit surprised.

So, if you're into reading all about who we are and what we are, this book is a must.

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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Ruthless insight fed with a spoonfool of sugar, 21 Jun 2000
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I am a Hungarian - just like Mikes was until he moved to England in his 20s. I first read his books on the Brits a year after I moved to Britain (this was 4 years ago). I was absolutely stunned to see my very thoughts and views about Britain put on paper by somebody who could have been my grandfather! The things he wrote are still very true and relevant - enjoy his style but don't make the mistake of not taking him seriously just because you found his book in the "humour" section. You will have a very excellent, true and intimate view of the Brits - the kind only people who came to live here can provide. A must for everybody starting a life in England!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Joy From Start to Finish, 1 Jul 2004
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One of my all time favourites ! This is such a fabulous book in so many respects. It is funny from begining to end. It is extremely perceptive - both for it's time, and for now. It is well written, and it is also written with evident affection.

Along with "Puckoon", and "1066 and All That", this is one which I will re-read with pleasure for many years to come.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Old-fashioned and inaccurate
I found this commentary on Brits to be out-dated, inaccurate and quite insulting. Furthermore, it was very ego-centrically Hungarian, as I guess the author is!
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