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

by Jonas Jonasson
₱440.55
The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared

Centenarian's wild escapade mingles history with humor.

Imagine feeling trapped by age, but your spirit is irrepressible, craving just one more streak of mischief. This book offers not just a rollicking adventure but weaves a tapestry of 20th-century history through the eyes of an unlikely protagonist. Allan’s journey is a testament to the idea that it's never too late for a little rebellion or an unexpected life chapter, making it a delightfully inspiring read for anyone feeling hemmed in by the tick of the clock.

  • 本屋大賞 Nominee for Translated Fiction (2015)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee (2012)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared

by Jonas Jonasson
₱440.55
ISBN: 9780786891450
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: ₱866.70
Authors: Jonas Jonasson
Publisher: Hyperion
Date of Publication: 2013-09-24
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: War, World War II, Historical Romance
Goodreads rating: 3.82
(rated by 287064 readers)

Description

After a long and eventful life, Allan Karlsson ends up in a nursing home, believing it to be his last stop. The only problem is that he's still in good health, and in one day, he turns 100. A big celebration is in the works, but Allan really isn't interested (and he'd like a bit more control over his vodka consumption). So he decides to escape. He climbs out the window in his slippers and embarks on a hilarious and entirely unexpected journey, involving, among other surprises, a suitcase stuffed with cash, some unpleasant criminals, a friendly hot-dog stand operator, and an elephant (not to mention a death by elephant). It would be the adventure of a lifetime for anyone else, but Allan has a larger-than-life backstory: Not only has he witnessed some of the most important events of the twentieth century, but he has actually played a key role in them. Starting out in munitions as a boy, he somehow finds himself involved in many of the key explosions of the twentieth century and travels the world, sharing meals and more with everyone from Stalin, Churchill, and Truman to Mao, Franco, and de Gaulle. Quirky and utterly unique, The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared has charmed readers across the world.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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Centenarian's wild escapade mingles history with humor.

Imagine feeling trapped by age, but your spirit is irrepressible, craving just one more streak of mischief. This book offers not just a rollicking adventure but weaves a tapestry of 20th-century history through the eyes of an unlikely protagonist. Allan’s journey is a testament to the idea that it's never too late for a little rebellion or an unexpected life chapter, making it a delightfully inspiring read for anyone feeling hemmed in by the tick of the clock.

  • 本屋大賞 Nominee for Translated Fiction (2015)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee (2012)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.