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262 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780873513227
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Borealis Books
Publication date: 15 September 1995
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 209 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
sad 73%
adventurous 21%
inspiring 21%
dark 15%
informative 15%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AbleismModerate
Suicidal thoughts
262 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780873513227
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Borealis Books
Publication date: 15 September 1995
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 209 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
sad 73%
adventurous 21%
inspiring 21%
dark 15%
informative 15%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
AbleismModerate
Suicidal thoughts