He has a professional background as a journalist and media consultant. Jonas jonasson was born on july 6, 1971 in vaxjo, kronobergs lan, sweden. Jonas jonasson was a journalist for the expressen newspaper for many years. Jonas jonasson is the author of the international bestseller the hundredyearold man who climbed out the window and disappeared, now a major motion picture. Jonas jonasson books list of books by author jonas jonasson. The novel became a phenomenon in sweden, and now it is about to reach the rest of the world. The girl who saved the king of sweden by jonas jonasson. The accidental further adventures of the hundredyearold man by. The accidental further adventures of the hundredyearold. In the inimitable voice that has earned him legions of fans the world over, he gives us another rollicking tale of how even the. Your novels have eccentric protagonists caught up in extraordinary events. My success is that i spread hope hannah beckerman the swedish author on his new novel, hitman anders and the meaning of it all, and why we need to laugh and climb out of. Jonas jonassons picaresque tale of how one persons actions can have farreachingeven globalconsequences, written with the same lighthearted satirical voice as his bestselling debut novel, the 100yearold man who climbed out the window and disappeared.
In the girl who saved the king of sweden, jonas jonasson unfurls a wide, whimsical net that readers will relish being caught up in. Difficult second novels are, as a rule, all the more difficult if they come hot on the heels of an international. Jonas jonasson was born in the city of vaxjo in southern sweden in 1961. Jonas jonasson has a dry humor that is betrayed by the engrossing reading, which makes it sound like a sitcom. As a result, much of the book reads like an objective, journalistic account of a series of incidents that happen to the main characters as told to.
Aug 28, 2012 this book does switch between two perspectives, and despite it being one of my most hated book writing tactics, jonas jonasson was able to pull it off without losing me due to anger. She received her undergraduate degree from victoria college at the university of toronto and her masters degree. I have fallen in love with swedish writers after reading the hundred year old man who climbed out of the window and disappeared by jonas jonasson. This is a synopsis of the lakeview branch library book clubs discussion of the 100yearold man who climbed out the window and disappeared by jonas jonasson. It all begins with a hot air balloon trip and three bottles of champagne. A pathetic misunderstanding and a huge letdown from the narration of the authors other book by steven crossley. Allan is alert despite his age, but is not interested in attending the party. Things go from just bad to comically worse to enjoyably ridiculous in this tongueincheek tale. Parola jonas jonasson is a swedish journalist and writer, best known as the author of the international bestseller the hundredyearold man who climbed out the window and disappeared. Jonas jonasson writing styles in the 100yearold man who. The 100yearold man who climbed out the window and disappeared by jonas jonasson is written in a thirdperson point of view. Killerforhire anders is fresh out of prison and trying to keep his head down when he meets two unlikely new business partners at a 1star. He is a writer, known for the 100 yearold man who climbed out the window and disappeared 20, the 100 yearold man who climbed out the window and disappeared and the 101yearold man who skipped out on the bill and disappeared. Jul 12, 2012 jonas jonasson was born in sweden in 1962.
Prior to his success as a novelist, jonas was a journalist for the swedish newspaper expressen for many years, and later became a media consultant and founded a production company specializing in sporting events for swedish. After several years in the media industry, jonas felt the urge to do something else. The son of an ambulance driver and a nurse, jonasson was born and raised in vaxjo in southern sweden. On june 14th, 2007, the king and prime minister of sweden went missing from a gala banquet at the royal castle. The girl who saved the king of sweden audiobook by jonas. Jonassons best seller the 100yearold man who climbed out the window and disappeared. He became a media consultant and later set up a company producing sports and events for swedish television, before selling his company and moving abroad to work on his fir. Jonas jonasson tackles issues ranging from the pervasiveness of racism to the dangers of absolute power in a charming and hilarious story. His only goal was to sell 3000 copies, enough for a second book deal. The 100yearold man who climbed out the window and disappeared is a twotrack book, moving back and forth between the present day, in which allan karlsson decides to flee the old folks home in malmkoping where he lives on his hundredth birthday, and the past, describing allans hundredyear and, in part, very eventful life. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Parola jonas jonasson is a swedish journalist and writer, best known as the author of the international bestseller. Discover book depositorys huge selection of jonas jonasson books online. Apr 22, 2016 swedish author jonas jonasson, the hitman and god. Margaret atwood was born in 1939 in ottawa, and grew up in northern ontario and quebec, and in toronto. Click to read more about the girl who saved the king of sweden by jonas jonasson. Jonas jonasson to publish new book by jason boog on jul. Jonas jonasson author of the hundredyearold man who. This book does switch between two perspectives, and despite it being one of my most hated book writing tactics, jonas jonasson was able to pull it off without losing me due to anger. Jonassons second novel, about an orphan from soweto who by chance becomes involved in international politics, was released on 25 september 20. He became a media consultant and later on set up a company producing sports and events for swedish television.
This is the third book i am reading by a swedish writer. That being said, the book itself is not as good as the 100 years old man. Author jonas jonassons complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. The sequel to jonas jonassons international bestseller the hundredyearold man who climbed out of the window and. He is a writer, known for the 100 yearold man who climbed out the window and disappeared 20, the 100 yearold man who climbed out the window and disappeared and the 101yearold man who skipped out on the bill and disappeared 2016. He became a media consultant and later set up a company producing sports and events for swedish television, before selling his company and moving abroad to work on his first novel. All about the girl who saved the king of sweden by jonas jonasson. I found the beginning better than his first book, the 100 year old man out of the window and disappeared, as that one was a bit slower to start. From south africa to sweden, from latrine cleanup to atom bomb coverup, from pillows to presidents and potato farms, jonassons wittily constructed web intertwines.
Ragnar jonasson is an icelandic writer of crime fiction, the most popular of which was the dark iceland series of novels that featured detective ari thor. In the intro jonas jonasson explains that he never planned a sequel but with the way. Petition bestseller author jonas jonasson, reunite your. He sold his company and moved abroad to work on his first novel.
Jonas jonasson goodreads meet your next favorite book. Jonas jonasson audiobooks download instantly today. This book is written in jonas jonassons typical style. The hysterical, clever, and unforgettable sequel to jonas jonassons international bestseller the hundredyearold man who climbed out of the window and disappeared hes back. Jonasson now lives on the swedish island gotland in the baltic sea. See all books authored by jonas jonasson, including the hundredyearold man who climbed out of the window and disappeared, and the girl who saved. My success is that i spread hope hannah beckerman the swedish author on his new novel, hitman anders and the meaning. My 100yearold hero, and the secret of happiness swedish author jonas jonassons escapist bestseller is about to hit the uk. A gangster, a vicar, and a receptionist walk into a bar. Swedish author jonas jonassons escapist bestseller is about to hit the uk. See all books authored by jonas jonasson, including the hundredyearold man who climbed out of the window and disappeared, and the girl who saved the king of sweden, and more on.
From what i can remember, violence is minimal and four letter words are rare. He first started writing when working as a journalist for a number of swedish newspapers. Allan and julius are ready for some spectacular views, but theyre not expecting to land in the sea and be rescued by a north korean ship, and they could never have imagined the captain of the ship would be harboring a suitcase full of contraband uranium on a nuclearweapons mission for kim jongun. The accidental further adventures of the hundredyearold man book. Jul 25, 2012 jonas jonasson is an able, confident storyteller. Allan karlsson has just turned 100, and the old folks home is about to give him a birthday party that he absolutely doesnt want. As a result, much of the book reads like an objective, journalistic account of a series of incidents that happen to the main characters as told to the reader in a thirdperson perspective. The accidental further adventures of the hundredyearold man by jonas jonasson translated by rachel willsonbroyles is the second novel featuring allan karlsson, a reluctant antihero going through life, involving himself and influencing world matters. The 100yearold man who climbed out the window and disappeared by jonas jonasson. The hysterical, clever, and unforgettable sequel to jonas jonassons international bestseller the hundredyearold man who climbed out of the window and. Amazon second chance pass it on, trade it in, give it a. He subsequently went on to start his own production company.
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