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A review by italo_carlvino
Unto a Good Land: The Emigrant Novels: Book II by Vilhelm Moberg
4.0
Unto a Good Land is a really good follow up to the Emigrants. Moberg really knows how to convey the pain and struggles of emigration. He takes the time to delve into each character's soul. I am particularly struck by how he handles the character Ulrika. What could have been a one-note-misogynistic stereotype becomes fully realized and in this novel has a very satisfying character arc. Seriously, the conclusion to her story really moved me.
Some negatives come from when the Swedish authors in the 1950s writes about race and native Americans in the 1850s. There are problematic elements, and though one could argue Moberg is simply trying to portray the thoughts of the main characters, the writing can be problematic in this area. Also, the narrative did not feel quite as compelling as it did in the first novel.
But I am all and all well satisfied with this second entry in a thus far great series.
Some negatives come from when the Swedish authors in the 1950s writes about race and native Americans in the 1850s. There are problematic elements, and though one could argue Moberg is simply trying to portray the thoughts of the main characters, the writing can be problematic in this area. Also, the narrative did not feel quite as compelling as it did in the first novel.
But I am all and all well satisfied with this second entry in a thus far great series.