The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared
by Jonas Jonasson, Rod Bradbury
The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson, Rod Bradbury holds a well received rating of 3.81 out of 5, based on 92.3K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 396 pages.
About The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared
It all starts on the one-hundredth birthday of Allan Karlsson. Sitting quietly in his room in an old people’s home, he is waiting for the party he-never-wanted-anyway to begin. The Mayor is going to be there. The press is going to be there. But, as it turns out, Allan is not… Slowly but surely Allan climbs out of his bedroom window, into the flowerbed (in his slippers) and makes his getaway. And so begins his picaresque and unlikely journey involving criminals, several murders, a suitcase full of cash, and incompetent police. As his escapades unfold, we learn something of Allan’s earlier life in which – remarkably – he helped to make the atom bomb, became friends with American presidents, Russian tyrants, and Chinese leaders, and was a participant behind the scenes in many key events of the twentieth century. Already a huge bestseller across Europe, The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared is a fun and feel-good book for all ages.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jonas Jonasson, Rod Bradbury |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 396 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, History, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.81 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 92,275 |
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What genre is The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared?
The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction, History. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared worth reading?
Based on 92.3K reader ratings, The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared has an average score of 3.81 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared?
The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared has 396 pages.
Who wrote The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared?
The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared was written by Jonas Jonasson, Rod Bradbury. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared?
The ISBN-13 for The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared is 9781843913730.0.
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