The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window And Disappeared - Likewise Book Reviews

"Candide meets Forrest Gump. I liked it a lot more than the latter."

"DNF. I skip parts that go on too long that I'd rather not read and don't think are important. Not what I thought it was going to be. Right now I'm almost halfway through and having a hard time finishing. Have no clue what the 2nd book will be like. I gave in, I can't finish this book. I'm trading both books in. I'm not going to waste my time. "

"Love this. Gave me Forest Gump vibes in that this man lived through so much and had so many rich experiences. In reading about his life there are dozens of crazy colorful events that are so entertaining. Felt like I really knew him by the end. "

"So funny! Loved seeing all the people he met! :-)"

"Super funny and great opening line! "

"Loved it! That’s it."

"I wanted a light, fun read, and this did not disappoint! The comparisons to Forrest Gump are quite accurate as our main character, Allan Karlsson finds himself to either have a front row seat to history, or having one on one conversations with some of the most famous world leaders of the last 100 years. To say that Allen has lived an interesting and exciting life would be an understatement. <br/><br/>We first meet our main character as he escapes from the Old Persons home by crawling out the window shortly before his 100th birthday party. From there we see an uproarious tale of adventure and learn a great deal about this man's life in the process. <br/><br/>The book is very well written with characters you become quite attached to. There were a few laugh out loud moments, but mainly it was bits of humor that brought a smile or a chuckle. It did drag a little bit as some of the chapters were quite long on my kindle, but other than that, this is a fantastic book if you're looking for something fun to read!"

"Bit of a slow start but stick with it. The absurdity reminds me of Guy Richie films. Fun read, second by this author that I've enjoyed. Really loved The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden."

"It does meander, but the humor is there in everything that happens. Similar to Forrest Gump, where Allan is accidentally involved in many historic events, and causes several of them. Allan's low-key personality makes it even funnier. <br/><br/>Not exciting or fast-moving, but a good read."

"If you like Frederick Backman you’ll enjoy this Swedish author as well! Reminded me of Thomas Berger’s ‘Little Big Man’. The adventures and people met in his 100 years make for s delightful tale!"

"A farcical romp through the 20th century with a Swedish Forrest Gump."

"Very funny in the beginning and end, but the middle dragged."

"Funny. Entertaining. Clever. "

"It was hilarious!!!!"

"This is a hilarious novel that I quite enjoyed and could never get enough of. As soon as I finished it, I immediately bought the 2nd book to this novel. Alan Karlsson's adventures through time are written in such a way you can't help but wonder what it would have been like to live his peculiar life, especially a life where he happened to have so much luck (mostly because of his knowledge in explosives). It's no wonder that this book is a national treasure with it's laughable jokes and pokes of fun made at significant people in history through the eyes of an apolitical character. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone, especially fellow centrists."

"This book was so much fun! Not a dull moment, so sweet and so funny. I didn't want it to end. While both books are pretty different, if you liked A man Called Ove - you'll probably like this. "

"One of my favorite books. Hilarious in the most subtle, witty ways. "

"Best book for how to not grow old! Live life to its fullest and when all else fails, make stuff up! Super fun read. "

"So funny, lived this book"

"Whimsical and low key hilarious. Great story if you want something light."

"Humorous. Great on audio as well. "

"Brilliant! This books does not disappoint the way they dip back in time is perfect and the humor is clever and was perfectly translated to English without losing the humor. This was an unexpected treasure I happened upon. Love it highly recommend "

"I can’t recommend this higher. Great fun little story. "