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Jan 30, 2019
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Another book that should not be read while your partner is sleeping. An enjoyable read.
I didn't find it funny. It mostly had jokes based on stereotypes. The voice actor was excellent but the adorability of the centenarian didn't last.
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I'm not sure where to start with my review, but I must start somewhere! I think this book is quite clever, at times "laugh out loud" funny, and is a light read. I can see why it's popular at the moment. I like the idea of this book, but I found it really tedious in the middle.. and it's a long middle! In the end though, I enjoyed the last 15-20% a lot and I appreciated the neatly tied and tucked end.
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What a quirky, bananas book! A man in a retirement home skips out on his own birthday celebration to go on the lam, commit some crimes and maybe a little light murder and tells his life story along the way. Quite strange and funny, I enjoyed on #audio and apparently there is a movie so I may search that out. Definitely different but what a great ride! #ReadingEurope #Sweden
What a great tongue in cheek type story. Old folks aren't as clueless as many people believe.
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