Reviews

The Emigrants by Vilhelm Moberg

thelmaalice's review against another edition

5.0

Brilliant. Such a way with words and the Swedish language. Poetic, brazen and a surprisingly easy read.

heddasch's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

ladyally's review against another edition

4.0

Den var mycket roligare än vad jag hade väntat mig och jag kommer absolut att läsa resten av serien.

"Om han bara beskedligt frågade henne om vägen så kunde hon låta häkta honom genast eller kräva en summa av honom på en gång för brutet äktenskapslöfte. Och om en karl i unionen svek och lurade en kvinna blev han först halshuggen och sen hängd. Det hände nästan aldrig att han gjorde om sin gärning."

queertist's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

johnski7's review against another edition

5.0

5/5

elinlorentsson's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 stars!

izzalaserbookz's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

Trevlig och superintressant!! Viktig bok. Förståelse för förr men också paralleller till dagens flyktingströmmar. 

colorfulleo92's review against another edition

4.0

I started the book a few years ago and I couldn't get into it. So I had in my mind that this was a very dense and boring book. Anyway I decided to give it another try and I have to admit I was so very wrong, it's informative and attention to details but far from boring. I got really invested in the stories and I couldn't put it down as I didn't want to get out of the story. It's just so vividly told and it feels like Vilhelm Moberg really put his heart in the story. I highly recommend this book!

jayme_non_penguin's review

4.0

I purchased this book in Stockholm on recommendation from a Swedish bookseller. I found it qorthy of being voted the Book of the Century by the Swedish People. As a "son" of emigrants (two generations removed), Moberg's book helped me understand their journey.

annchristinsbocker's review

emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0