Reddit reviews The Emigrants: The Emigrant Novels: Book I

I'll just leave these here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Emigrants_\(novels)

http://www.amazon.com/Emigrants-Emigrant-Novels-Vilhelm-Moberg/dp/0873513193/

Hi,

I really enjoy replying to this kind of thread, and I respect the ambition expressed in your post. Also I've been pestering a bunch of American subreddits for my own upcoming trip, so imma give this my best shot. Here goes:

1. To experience Sweden and swedishness, you really need to mix up the urban with the countryside. What I would if I were you do is figure out what kind of outdoorsy or "cross country" kind of activity I most enjoy, and then plan a portion of my trip doing that. For instance, if you like biking, make a tour along Göta kanal or around Lake Vättern. Lots and lots of very Swedish sites to see there. Or if you like hiking, go up north and do The King's Trail or one of the southern hiking routes. Sailing or kayaking would be wonderful too. Or if you're not sporty, do the road-trip thing. Or one of these. This is also a perfect way to meet locals and break through some of the "Swedish reserve" that people will tell you about.
   
   
2. You mentioned reading a lot... Are you American? If so, let me introduce you to The Emigrants Epic by Vilhelm Moberg. If you read at least the first book of that, I would call you honorary Swedish. They are wonderful, wonderful books, that give a detailed and beautiful look into the Swedish/American experience in the 19th century, and really into a lot of what still shapes the country today. There are sites and museums connected to this in southern Sweden -- you could probably plan a whole trip following up your reading of this book.
   
   
3. If you're more modern minded, maybe some of those apparently famous Swedish crime or thriller books? "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" and all that. I understand they have wonderful environment descriptions, and they have walking tours in Stockholm that will take you to the sites in the books.
   
   
4. I have a personal quest of seeing all the 15 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Sweden.
   
   
5. Obey the people telling you to get out into the islands.
   
   What part of the country is the wedding in?

Ok cool, hey by the way if she likes to read I suggest The Emigrants, it's considered a classic over here and deals with this topic:
http://www.amazon.com/Emigrants-Emigrant-Novels-Vilhelm-Moberg/dp/0873513193

1. The Emigrants (Utvandrarna) - Wilhelm Moberg
   
2. 10/10
   
3. Historical fiction, dramatic
   
4. Like "Roots," this is a book that will make you want to look deeply into your own family history, where they came from, and all the troubles and hardships they experienced. Also recommended if you are into Swedish literature, or historical literature with a religious undercurrent. (First in a series)
   
5. [Amazon] (http://www.amazon.com/Emigrants-Emigrant-Novels-Vilhelm-Moberg/dp/0873513193)