Fun to read about your own ways from a foreigner's perspective, though somewhat outdated or incorrect at times.

Good book - definitely made me laugh out loud on several occasions - but I agree with the other reviewers who point out that it's very Amsterdam-centric. I've lived in the southern part of the NL for 2.5 years and am glad I didn't read this any earlier in my experience as an expat. The negativity would have had me on the next flight home! If you're considering it, give yourself a bit to get settled in and get to know the country before picking up the book. That way, you'll be able to enjoy the humor and leave what really doesn't apply to you.

The main theme of this book is 'making fun of the Dutchies' but it fails in being that funny. Reading the book I had the constant feeling that something is missing. (I've been living in NL for almost one year)

I was given this book by my friend from the Netherlands and I loved it! It was laugh out loud funny and gave me great insight into the lives and minds of "Cloggies". While I am certain the authors exaggerated for comedic value, in this case it only added to the book. I adored the last chapter with an up to date version of the boy who plugged up a hole in a dam to save all of Holland, a story that apparently is well known here in the US but not actually well known in Holland! Someday I hope to travel to the Netherlands to see for myself just how true this book is :)