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The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Jonas Jonasson, Transl. Rod Bradbury

The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

396

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Sweden • 2000s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared, centenarian Allan Karlsson escapes his nursing home to avoid his 100th birthday party and embarks on an adventure filled with remarkable travels and escapades, both present and past, including encounters with historical figures, explosive situations, and a suitcase containing $5 million. The story contains vivid descriptions of violence and frequent alcohol use.

Humorous

Adventurous

Playful

Mysterious

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.0

339,508 ratings

68%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jonas Jonasson's The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared, translated by Rod Bradbury, delights with its dark humor, quirky characters, and an adventurous plot. Interweaving flashbacks are engaging but chaotic at times, risking disorientation. Despite this, most critics laud it as an entertaining, whimsical read with a vibrant narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared?

Individuals who relish dark humor, quirky characters, and irreverent adventures will enjoy Jonas Jonasson’s The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared. Similar audiences may appreciate the absurdity of Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five or the wit of Christopher Moore’s Lamb.

4.0

339,508 ratings

68%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

396

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Sweden • 2000s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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