The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules

Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg, Transl. Rod Bradbury
63 pages2-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Adult
Published in 2014

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Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg, Transl. Rod Bradbury

The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

•

Contemporary Literature

•

Humor
Setting

Stockholm, Sweden • Contemporary

Theme
Joy

•

Aging

•

Friendship
First Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules by Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg and Rod Bradbury follows a group of spirited senior citizens led by Martha Andersson who, frustrated with their nursing home's conditions, plot a heist to improve their lives and shake up their complacent existence.

Humorous

Adventurous

Playful

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

3.4

36,247 ratings

47%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

19%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules by Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg and Rod Bradbury is a charming, humorous caper featuring a spirited elderly group. Positive reviews highlight its fun plot and likable characters. However, some critics find the story implausible and slow in parts. Overall, it offers lighthearted, feel-good entertainment.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules?

Fans of quirky, feel-good heist stories will relish The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules by Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg and Rod Bradbury. Similar in spirit to The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson, this novel delights those who appreciate humor, adventure, and heartwarming mischief.

3.4

36,247 ratings

47%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

19%

Not a fan

Character List

The spirited leader of the League of Pensioners, a 79-year-old who formulates heist plans to challenge the injustices faced by residents of the Diamond House retirement home.

An 80-year-old inventor and Martha’s key ally, known for his technical skills and optimistic outlook, providing the practical means for the group's heists.

A charming former sailor, skeptical of Martha’s schemes, whose initial reluctance shifts into enthusiastic participation.

A former milliner with a strict religious background, she becomes an eager and creative conspirator in the League’s adventures.

A former bank employee with a head for numbers, initially cautious, who becomes an enthusiastic planner after her sense of justice is awakened.

A primary antagonist and enforcer of dehumanizing policies at Diamond House, motivated by personal advancement.

The owner of Diamond House, a symbol of corporate greed and the driving force behind residents’ hardships.

A group of officers representing society’s underestimation of the elderly, often outwitted by the pensioners due to ageist assumptions.

A career criminal in prison, serving as a foil to the League, whose ruthless nature contrasts their adventures.

A young art student and hotel cleaner whose actions inadvertently complicate the League’s plans.

Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

•

Contemporary Literature

•

Humor
Setting

Stockholm, Sweden • Contemporary

Theme
Joy

•

Aging

•

Friendship
First Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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