📖 peek insideThe 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
by Jonas Jonasson
On his hundredth birthday, Allan Karlsson decides he isn't ready for his party at the nursing home and climbs out the window instead. His spontaneous escape leads to an accidental crime spree involving a suitcase full of cash and a colorful cast of characters. Interwoven with his modern-day flight is the story of his improbable life, where he influenced major 20th-century political events alongside world leaders. This international bestseller is a hilarious, satirical journey through history that celebrates the unpredictability of life.
A popular book with millions of readers worldwide.
Notable Quotes
"Things are what they are, and whatever will be, will be."
"People could behave how they liked, but Allan considered that in general it was quite unnecessary to be grumpy if you had the chance not to."
"Never try to out-drink a Swede, unless you happen to be a Finn or at least a Russian."
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