The Settlers by Vilhelm Moberg

431 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced

Description

Considered one of Sweden's greatest 20th-century writers, Vilhelm Moberg created Karl Oskar and Kristina Nilsson to portray the joys and tragedies of daily life for early Swedish pioneers in America. His consistently faithful depiction of these hu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 149 reviews

Moods

emotional 60%
reflective 40%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.07

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