How to be Danish: A Journey to the Cultural Heart of Denmark

An excellent introduction to modern day Denmark based on a series of interviews with contemporary Danes. "How to be Danish" is a fascinating insight into Danish culture and mores bringing the land of "The Killing" and "The Bridge" to life. Clearly written in a series of chapters exploring society and life in Copenhagen and beyond.

With Borgen mania fresh in our TV viewing memories this book provides an interesting insight into what makes the modern Denmark tick. Although the time limitations of the authors research mean that in-depth analysis was not possible Patrick Kinsley has managed to highlight some key elements in the social and economic evolution of modern Denmark. In some cases the roots go back to the middle of the 19th C but in others it is as recent as the 1973 oil crisis. A worthwhile read especially for those, like myself, with close family links to the country.

This book gives you a quick insight on Denmark. And is very effective. I rate it 3 stars because it lacks, almost completely, an approach to danish literature, one of the key elements on any people.

This is a good summary of what it is like to be Danish and living in Denmark now. As an Australian with Danish relatives it is also a comparison of them and us which makes sense of our different attitudes. Very helpful.

I found this really easy to read, it's factual and you really get a feel for the way the Danish people are, better than the standard guide books!

Delivered on time. In good condition. Enjoyable easy, informative read for first time visitor to Denmark.

As a Dane, I found it amusing in parts and self-obsessed in others. But it was a good attempt at characterising most Danes and some of Denmark

Great read, some good insights, easy read

Bra bok, inte så många bilder men mycket text ❤️ Min kompis giller den

ES: Es un libro muy entretenido. Me lo he comprado porque me iré a vivir a Dinamarca y me quiero poner un poco al día de todo. Es muy gráfico y tiene ilustraciones para explicar cosas porque una imagen vale más que mil palabras. Cada capítulo es independiente y eso la hace fácil de seguir.EN: It is a very amusing book. I bought it because I plan to move to Denmark and so I wanted to be a little informed. It is very illustrative and it has pictures to help you understand things. Chapters are not written in a continuous so you can pick the one you feel like reading each time.

For fans of Nordic Noir or any of the hot new Danish televisual dramas winning over audiences across the globe these days, Kingsley's commentary will prove intriguing and enlightening. I admire the fluid, engaging manner with which he introduces readers with no prior knowledge of Scandinavian politics and history to the origins and permutations of the welfare state as well as Danish design, food culture, and immigration policies. The style is straightforward and simplified, but never simplistic, appreciative but never idealizing. He has interviewed many interesting Danes and he allows their voices to be heard as well. I had to buy a used copy because it was out of stock (a shame), but it was well worth it.

This is a very interesting easy to read book about a country that isn't spoken of much in the part of the world I live in. It describes innovative ways of living the Danish have created and questions how long these innovations can succeed before they become unfeasible.

Es un libro más de Escandinavia, pero, aunque es entretenido, no me ha impresionado lo más mínimo. Hay mejores títulos ahí fuera.Es fácil de leer, ligero, y aporta ciertos datos, pero nada nuevo si ya has leído bastante sobre el tema, o si has vivido en alguno de esos países.Si es tu primer libro de Escandinavia igual se te queda un poco corto. Además, el libro que te mandan a casa no tiene la misma portada que la que aparece en el anuncio; no se parece en nada.Como siempre, está en inglés, y hay que tener un nivel avanzado (que no bilingüe) para entender bien la narración, las bromas y los juegos de palabras, etc.