The Settlers by Vilhelm Moberg

431 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced
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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 247 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
reflective 58%
sad 41%
adventurous 35%
informative 29%
challenging 23%
hopeful 23%
dark 11%
funny 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 35%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

4.14

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