The One Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared

Took this book from my dad's collection because I wanted something new and random to read. I found this so witty and funny! A random gem of a surprise when all said and read.

Entertaining to a degree. Language doesn't flow but definitely an escape!

I really enjoyed Jonasson's writing style - it feels removed and somewhat dry, which is a lovely contrast to the series of absurd events told. Who would have thought bombs, murders and politicking across the decades could have such a whimsy.

Utterly ridiculous but amusing brain candy.

Just ok... Promising start, became a bit trying tbh

Very funny...and somehow instructive.

What a fantastic book! Hillarious, fun and a great read!!

Reading Challenge category: a book by a Scandinavian author

Basically a Swedish Forrest Gump.

Fun, silly little romp. Really two novels alternating by chapter: one about the farcical and somewhat improbable adventures experienced by the titular centenarian, the other about the rather more improbable course of his life. Jonasson really just runs wild; after the first few pages you just stop rolling your eyes and go along for the ride. I am in no sense better or wiser for having read this, but I enjoyed some smiles.