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Notes From an Even Smaller Island

by Neil Humphreys
RM33.07 MYR Now RM30.70 MYR Save 7%
Notes From an Even Smaller Island
Notes From an Even Smaller Island

Humorous, insightful journey through Singaporean culture.

If you're planning to visit or are just curious about Singapore, Neil Humphreys' "Notes From An Even Smaller Island" would be a delightful companion. His anecdotes are both comical and astute, offering a unique outsider-insider perspective. It's like taking a walk with a friend who points out all the quirks and charms you'd miss on your own. Plus, you'll get an amusing linguistic tour with some Singlish thrown in!

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Notes From an Even Smaller Island

by Neil Humphreys
RM33.07 MYR Now RM30.70 MYR Save 7%
ISBN: 9789812321763
Authors: Neil Humphreys
Publisher: Times Books International
Date of Publication: 2001-10-29
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction, Travel, Sociology
Related Topics: Travelogue, Memoir, Social Issues
Goodreads rating: 3.72
(rated by 211 readers)

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The author explores all aspects of Singaporean life, taking in the sights, dissecting the culture and illuminating each place and person with his perceptive and witty observations. From 'hard' determined aunties to the materialistic younger generation, from Singlish to kiasuism and from Singaporeans at home to Singaporeans abroad, Neil Humphreys takes an in-depth, candid and often comical perceptions of the Singaporean lifestyle. A wonderfully funny and disarmingly honest portrait of Singapore and its people.
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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Humorous, insightful journey through Singaporean culture.

If you're planning to visit or are just curious about Singapore, Neil Humphreys' "Notes From An Even Smaller Island" would be a delightful companion. His anecdotes are both comical and astute, offering a unique outsider-insider perspective. It's like taking a walk with a friend who points out all the quirks and charms you'd miss on your own. Plus, you'll get an amusing linguistic tour with some Singlish thrown in!

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.