This is a story both funny and surprising, scholar, engaging, and frankly: mesmerizing. It is certainly very simplistic to compare "The old ..." to "Forrest Gump", but I risk myself anyway, just to give you an idea of the type of story which one it is. If it is not already, skip this book is a wonderful and humorous adventure, filled with beloved characters and, somewhat paradoxically, history .. Moreover, and it is important to report: in this audio-book version, reading that is made is just perfect!