The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared
Description
On his 100th birthday, Allan Karlsson decides he's had enough of the fuss and simply walks out of his nursing home window, embarking on an unexpected adventure. What follows is a chaotic journey filled with stolen luggage, a cast of quirky characters, and a series of increasingly absurd events. Through a series of flashbacks, readers are treated to Allan's incredible, and often unbelievable, life story, revealing how he became entangled with some of the most significant historical figures and events of the 20th century. This comedic novel is a hilarious exploration of fate, chance, and the unpredictable nature of life, proving that it's never too late for a grand escapade.
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paperback
Hesperus Press Ltd
Published Jan 1, 2012
396 pages
ISBN: 9781843913726
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First Published
2012
Language
eng
Translation
From: swe
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