aus10england's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
3.5
Am interesting travel memoir about a family who moves their life to Norway! A great insight to the culture from an American perspective.
I enjoyed the first half much more than the second though, started to slog through.
I enjoyed the first half much more than the second though, started to slog through.
bollerud's review against another edition
3.0
A light, entertaining read. Probably only of interest to Norwegian Americans. While I generally liked the book I would have loved to hear him delve more deeply into some of the cultural issues he raised, bats about a bit, and then dismisses in favor of more scatter shot observations about life in Trondheim.
Hope his son started sleeping better at some point.
Hope his son started sleeping better at some point.
kpiter01's review against another edition
4.0
Stories about an American couple living for a year in TRONDHEIM (where I am moving!). I definitely laughed out loud and found myself nodding in agreement to many of the observations of the author. If you want a little taste of what life in Norway is like (granted, a bit dramatized), check it out!
eandrews80's review against another edition
5.0
I flat-out adored this book, but it's probably because I'm really, really biased. Like me, Eric Dregni is a Norwegian-American who grew up in the Twin Cities. While getting his MFA in Creative Writing at the U, Dregni wins a Fulbright Scholarship that allows him and his wife to live in Trondheim, Norway for a year. He then writes about his experiences and publishes this book, which is a funny and fascinating memoir about exploring the culture of your ancestors. I honestly think that anyone would enjoy this, as it is extremely well written, but it's really a must-read if you have Norwegian blood running through your veins. There is an entire chapter devoted to lutefisk that is not to be missed.
boehmek's review against another edition
4.0
His observations are very enjoyable, & not over the top when describing the quirky people in Norway.
rhodered's review
4.0
Fascinating. So good to hear about life in a country rarely written about (in English anyway). Made me realize what a wimp I am staying indoors in the winter!
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