Confined to a nursing home and about to turn 100, Allan Karlsson, who has a larger-than-life back story as an explosives expert, climbs out the window in his slippers and embarks on an unforgettable adventure involving thugs, a murderous elephant and a very friendly hot dog stand operator
The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared Series
This series chronicles the extraordinary and often absurd life of an unlikely adventurer with a uniquely pragmatic outlook. From humble beginnings, he finds himself inadvertently entangled in some of history's most pivotal moments and rubbing shoulders with world leaders. His journey is a whirlwind of improbable encounters, dangerous escapades, and uproarious coincidences that carry him across continents and decades. It's a hilarious celebration of individualism, freedom, and the sheer joy of living, offering a refreshingly unconventional view of the 20th century.
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The accidental further adventures of the hundred-year-old man
- 448 pages
- 16 hours of reading
It all begins with a hot air balloon trip and three bottles of champagne. Allan and Julius are ready for some spectacular views, but they're not expecting to land in the sea and be rescued by a North Korean ship, and they could never have imagined that the captain of the ship would be harbouring a suitcase full of contraband uranium, on a nuclear weapons mission for Kim Jong-un