101 Very Finnish Problems: The Foreigner's Guide to Surviving in Finland

101 Very Finnish Problems provides you with priceless insights into the everyday trials and tribulations of life in super Suomi. After reading this book, youll be far better equipped to deal with all that Finland can throw at you, from sauna spankings to drunken Santas. You will understand very Finnish problems like these:

> When you have to explain for the 100th time that Moomin isnt a hippo.

> When everybody elses name is like something from The Lord of the Rings.

> When the weather forecast for Midsummer matches that for Christmas.

> When theres over 60 words for snow, but not one for please.

> When alcohol is a universal permission to go totally insane.

> When you realize youre only one country away from North Korea.

> When you forget that summer cottage is another word for labour camp.

> When you have to share the sauna with a masochist.

> When people dont get your sarcasm.

"101 Very Finnish Problems is a fantastically funny book. I guarded it with my life but then I did read it on my smartphone. My 102nd very Finnish problem was that it ended too soon." André Wickström, comedian

© 2021 Gummerus (Äänikirja): 9789512427307
© 2017 Gummerus (E-kirja): 9789512408597

Julkaisupäivä

Äänikirja: 4. marraskuuta 2021
E-kirja: 15. kesäkuuta 2017