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

Publisher 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 hes still in good healthand tomorrow is his hundredth birthday. A big celebration is in the works, but Allan really isnt interested (and hed 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. Quirky and utterly unique, The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared has charmed over two million people around the world. Download and start listening now!

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Imaginative, laugh-out-loud…a brilliant satire. – Telegraph (London) [A] laugh-out-loud debut. – Publishers Weekly Coincidence and absurdity are at the core of this silly and wonderful novelA great cure for the blues, especially for anyone who might feel bad about growing older. – Kirkus Reviews As Allans colorful and complex history merges with his present-day escapades, readers will be treated to a new and charmingly funny version of world history and get to know a very youthful old man whose global influence knows no age limit. An international bestseller, this is an engaging tale of one mans life lived to the fullest. – Booklist Completely crazy, an incredibly funny story. – Aftonbladet (Sweden) First-rate. – Der Spiegel (Germany) Overflowing with humor. – El Mundo (Spain) Dynamite comedy. – Le Figaro (France)