60 pages • 2 hours read
Jonas Jonasson, Transl. Rod BradburyThe 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared, centenarian Allan Karlsson escapes his nursing home to avoid his 100th birthday party and embarks on an adventure filled with remarkable travels and escapades, both present and past, including encounters with historical figures, explosive situations, and a suitcase containing $5 million. The story contains vivid descriptions of violence and frequent alcohol use.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Jonas Jonasson's The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared, translated by Rod Bradbury, delights with its dark humor, quirky characters, and an adventurous plot. Interweaving flashbacks are engaging but chaotic at times, risking disorientation. Despite this, most critics laud it as an entertaining, whimsical read with a vibrant narrative.
Who Should Read The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared?
Individuals who relish dark humor, quirky characters, and irreverent adventures will enjoy Jonas Jonasson’s The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared. Similar audiences may appreciate the absurdity of Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five or the wit of Christopher Moore’s Lamb.