Mit einem sehr lockeren Schreibstil und lustigen Geschichten füllt Ben Coates ein Buch aus, welches dennoch gut recherchiert ist und viel über die Geschichte und Kultur von den Niederlanden beinhaltet. Ich habe inzwischen beide seiner Bücher gelesen und hab an beiden großen Gefallen gefunden.

Prior to reading this book, I knew very little at all about the Netherlands and its history. Ben Coates' tells the story of this nation, its history and its culture in a rather interesting and witty narrative that I enjoyed immensely. I would most definitely recommend this book to anyone who would like to know more about this country in Europe and its culture.

A refreshing insight into the way of life in the Netherlands shared by a Brit, Ben Coates. The chapters in his book range from history to contemporary lifestyle in the Netherlands, including views on religion, politics, liberty on sex & drugs. Not short of an edgy sense of humour, Ben Coates draws some cultural comparisons between the British and Dutch by tangible examples such as people riding in a public transportation: I could very well picture the extreme politeness of Brits towards strangers versus the relentless nosiness of Dutch towards strangers. Hah! Been there, seen it, felt it :)) Great to see people like Ben Coates deliberately treading through a new life in a new country, whilst being aware as well as appreciative of cultural differences