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The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared
- Narrated by: Peter Kenny
- Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins
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This ‘imaginative, laugh-out-loud bestseller’ (Daily Telegraph) has sold more than two million printed copies.
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- P. FORDE
- 15-08-19
quirky story ,ran out of steam part way through
quirky story ,ran out of steam part way through. nicely written with a well realised viewpoint but did feel a bit laboured towards the end.
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- MRS A HUME
- 05-02-21
Brilliant clever funny
Very well read. Amazing story a must listen and funny too. Can't wait to hear second book.
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- Sofia Pineda
- 06-03-21
Start slow, but I enjoyed at the end
I started enjoying the book after the middle, it has a low beginning. I enjoyed
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- Wenjia T.
- 29-12-20
Hilarious story complemented by superb narration
Hilariously imaginative (and almost ridiculous) fiction intermingled with well-chosen historical facts. The story is about how an explosives expert managed to influence world affairs over his one hundred years of life without any intention to do so. Definitely un-publishable in some countries for sure lol
The performance of Peter Kenny is impressive. It's clear, vivid and expressive, and all accents are nicely done!
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- Mark B
- 03-01-19
DO NOT MISS THIS WHATEVER YOU DO!!
A very different, totally captivating and superbly performed rendition but, be warned, you will be up all night until it is finished!!
I cannot recommend it highly enough.
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- Robbie Coltrane
- 07-12-18
Fabulously daft
I have been hitting SFF hard recently and was looking to break it up with something a little more lighthearted. This book was recommended by a friend and I'm utterly greatful,
An unprobable tale spins out to be an extraordinary life of a Swedish man, who's core compass is to be nice, don't get angry and drink plenty of vodka! I enjoyed the alternating chapters between current 100 year old Alan and the chronological tale of his past. In particular the way the fabric of the story is intertwined with a lot of factual history is brilliant and hilarious.
Initially I wasn't sure of Peter Kenny's narration, but I think that was just because of a big change from a previous listen and less than an hour of adjustment, believe he did a marvelous job in delivering the tone of the story and provides a good variety in the characters.
Alan is one of the best charecters from any story and I look forward to reading more from Jonas Jonasson.
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- Michael Wade
- 18-01-20
Thoroughly enjoyed
Really enjoyed this book. I love the way it brings iconic moments of history over the last 100 years in to this story.
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- R O N UMUNNA
- 19-08-20
Very entertaining
I loved Alan! Very entertaining story, great narration and an easy, enjoyable listen. Although not sure why some of the Swedes would have a cockney accent...
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- A. Peacock
- 18-11-18
really entertaining
funny twists and turns of 100 year old Alan and his mid/adventures! well written and humorous.
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- Julia Burrows
- 26-10-18
Fab.
I love this book. Fun, light and enjoyable. I would recommend it as a good listen.
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