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

396 pages 2009 Humor, Adventure, Historical Fiction 🌢️ Clean Standalone
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The Vibe

Allan Karlsson turns 100 and escapes his nursing home through the window. He steals a suitcase full of cash, befriends criminals and an elephant, and along the way we learn he's been accidentally shaping history for decades β€” from the Manhattan Project to the Cold War. Swedish absurdist comedy at its finest.

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Clean β€” pure comedic adventure.

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Is This Book for You?

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Ending: Satisfying
Pacing: Fast

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Absurd Hilarious Picaresque Charming

Tropes: Elderly Protagonist Accidental Adventure Historical Cameos Dark Comedy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really funny?

Laugh-out-loud β€” one of the funniest novels of the century.

Is the history real?

Allan inserts himself into real historical events absurdly.

Is there a movie?

Yes β€” hugely popular Swedish film, 2013.

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