5/11/2023 The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas JonassonRead Now"A mordantly funny and loopily freewheeling debut novel about ageing disgracefully. Other characters-most notably Albert Einstein's hapless half-brother-are cleverly spun into the raucous yarn, and all help drive this gentle lampoon of procedurals and thrillers."- Publishers Weekly, Starred Historical figures like Mao's third wife, Vice President Truman, and Stalin appear, to great comic effect. Like Allan, the plot is pleasingly nimble and the book's endearing charm offers a happy alternative to the more familiar Nordic noir."- The Guardian "Scandi-crime's signature darkness is here dispelled by Allan Karlsson, the eponymous centenarian, who with unlikely sprightliness hops out of the window of his old people's home one afternoon. Jonasson's lighthearted novel shows the softer side of Sweden. A great cure for the blues, especially for anyone who might feel bad about growing older."- Kirkus Reviews, Starred Sitting quietly in his room in an old peoples home, Allan Karlsson is waiting for a party he doesnt want to begin. will just keep readers amused almost non-stop, and that's a feat few writers achieve. After our April read followed the story of a 96-year-old in Stockholm, the larger-than-life protagonist of May's book is 100 years old, has led a life of adventures, and doesn't plan on slowing down any time soon. Jonasson's lighthearted novel shows the softer side of Sweden. BOOK CLUB Book Club: We’re reading The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson.
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