A review by lisaeu
The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I really wanted to love this book as it was highly recommended based on some of my other favorite books (Ove, Eleanor Oliphant, Britt-Marie, etc.) I did love parts of it, and Allan is certainly a charming character, but there were certain chapters that seemed to drag because they were so history-heavy and I’m not someone who has ever enjoyed history. The first half of the book was better than the second, in my opinion. I wish there was more focus on present-day Allan than there was on past-day Allan. A fun read overall, but definitely had its slow parts
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