The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson is a wildly entertaining novel that blends satire, adventure, and historical parody. It follows Allan Karlsson, who escapes his nursing home on his 100th birthday and inadvertently embarks on a journey involving stolen money, eccentric companions, and a pursuit by both criminals and the police. As Allan’s present-day escapades unfold, flashbacks reveal his improbable involvement in key events of the 20th century, offering a humorous and absurd look at history through the eyes of an unassuming centenarian. This witty tale delivers sharp social commentary wrapped in fast-paced, comic storytelling.
Technical details:
400 pages
Publication year: 2015
Publisher: Abacus (Little, Brown Book Group)
Language: English
Original language: Swedish
Translator: Roy Bradbury
ISBN: 9780349141800
The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
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