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Title: Dave Barry Does Japan by Dave Barry, Arte Johnson ISBN: 1-55800-697-4 Publisher: Dove Books Audio Pub. Date: September, 1992 Format: Audio Cassette Volumes: 4 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.55 (49 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Funniest book ever
Comment: As a Japanese citizen, living in the US, I thought I might be offended by this book, but after reading it I decided that this is the funniest book ever written. But it is not just funny and hilarious, Dave Barry sees Japan through very human eyes and all his observations are true. The way he describes Japanese culture and behavior is right on. Japanese culture and traditions may seem quite strange and foreign to many people but reading this book with its many discussions on everyday- life in Japan, will help to see Japan for what it is and not for what it use to be. Dave Barry does not make fun of Japan, he brings it to us in a very amusing and comical way.
Rating: 5
Summary: Insightful Travelogue, My Favorite Dave Barry
Comment: I own about a dozen Dave Barry books, and although this one is probably not the outright funniest one, it is one of my favorites. I love this book both because of his first-hand cultural insights and it's humor. Unlike some other Barry writing, this book doesn't need as many jokes, since the cultural differences create some hilarious scenarios without even trying. For example, there's a great anecdote about Dave being goaded into eating squid at a sumo match, and when he gags and spits it out the wrestlers (and crowd) laugh at him.
I found these stories both insightful and humorous at the same time. This is a painless overview of Japanese culture and an entertaining read that will have you laughing out loud at times.
Rating: 5
Summary: Small pieces of large chunks
Comment: Dave Barry spent 3 weeks in Japan. The end result is this book. I did like it very much though. The experiences he writes about are indicative of what those who live here have to deal with each and every day.
He takes the view, as most middle aged Americans do, of ignorance. And it is this ignorance that drives the humor. It could be said to be the complete opposite to Alex Kerr's Lost Japan. He readily admits to the ignorance, and tries to understand.
I did feel that a little more research, or perhaps any research could have made the stories a lot funnier. But for those who haven't been to Japan, or have recently arrived it is a good start at taking everything you see with a dose of humour.
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Title: Dave Barry's Only Travel Guide You'll Ever Need by Dave Barry ISBN: 0345431138 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 01 March, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Learning to Bow : Inside the Heart of Japan by Bruce Feiler ISBN: 0395647266 Publisher: Mariner Books Pub. Date: 22 September, 1992 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: Dave Barry's Complete Guide to Guys by Dave Barry ISBN: 0345440633 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 05 September, 2000 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Dave Barry's Greatest Hits by Dave Barry ISBN: 0345419995 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 28 April, 1997 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Dave Barry Slept Here: A Sort of History of the United States by Dave Barry ISBN: 0345416600 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 29 October, 1997 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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