"The Hundred-year-old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared" is a humorous and adventurous book about the life of Allan Karlsson, who goes on a wild journey after escaping from his own 100th birthday party. Readers who enjoy quirky and eccentric characters, as well as unexpected plot twists, will find this book a delightful read. The book also offers a unique perspective on historical events of the twentieth century, making it appealing to history buffs as well.

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Sitting quietly in his room in an old people's home, Allan Karlsson is waiting for a party he doesn't want to begin. His one-hundredth birthday party to be precise. The Mayor will be there. The press will be there. But, as it turns out, Allan will not . . .

Escaping (in his slippers) through his bedroom window, into the flowerbed, Allan makes his getaway. And so begins his picaresque and unlikely journey involving criminals, several murders, a suitcase full of cash, and incompetent police. As his escapades unfold, Allan's earlier life is revealed. A life in which - remarkably - he played a key role behind the scenes in some of the momentous events of the twentieth century.