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A review by midwifereading
The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I loved it!
I knew it would be a humorous story, but I didn't anticipate an absolutely ridiculous, far-fetched, hilarious romp!
As humorous as it is, it has some good substance to it. It's not just a random assortment of unlikely adventures, though it is that too. It's about optimism, and what it means to live life to the fullest. Taking everything as it comes with a down-to-earth, relaxed practicality, Allan responds with calm creativity and humor to every obstacle and never seems to get ruffled.
Whether he's having dinner with Stalin, incarcerated in an asylum, or making friends with an elephant, Allan is at home wherever he is to sometimes disastrous, but always fortuitous, results.
It's utterly absurd, and I enjoyed every minute!
I knew it would be a humorous story, but I didn't anticipate an absolutely ridiculous, far-fetched, hilarious romp!
As humorous as it is, it has some good substance to it. It's not just a random assortment of unlikely adventures, though it is that too. It's about optimism, and what it means to live life to the fullest. Taking everything as it comes with a down-to-earth, relaxed practicality, Allan responds with calm creativity and humor to every obstacle and never seems to get ruffled.
Whether he's having dinner with Stalin, incarcerated in an asylum, or making friends with an elephant, Allan is at home wherever he is to sometimes disastrous, but always fortuitous, results.
It's utterly absurd, and I enjoyed every minute!