The Emigrants : A book by a sweden Author

@SomeCowgirl (32189)
United States
August 10, 2008 6:02am CST
Recently I have been reading a book about a Swedish Province and the immigration from Sweden to America. It's a really good book, at least in my own humble opinion. Some of the words a bit hard to pronounce but that is to be expected as it was written by a Swedish Author and revolves around Sweden and their culture. The story is set back in the 1800's, and is about farm life mostly. Some of the things that are featured in the book are a bit unexpected for a story not only from that year but from that style of writing. The story features a bit of beastialty but only a smart part, and it really has no role in the story but only to give reason for a character to wish to venture to America. Have you ever read a book that featured a part a bit outlandish? How did you feel about this part? What was it? Do you read books often? What kind of books? Do you enjoy reading stories that are set back years ago? Why do you enjoy reading these stories? Do you like to read aloud to others? As you already know I've read a book that featured something a bit outlandish. I can't say that it really bothered me, it was a bit strange but nothing that I could say disturbed me. I don't read books that often, but I have read them. I like to read romance and things set back in the old west. Yes, I do enjoy reading stories that are set back in the past. I just love the sense of simplicity that most of these stories bring. I do like to read aloud, and read aloud to my fiance as it calms me and I do think that it calms him. It's a DEstresser, and I do enjoy it. I hope that you all have a wonderful and lovely day.
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@hellcowboy (7374)
• United States
10 Aug 08
The book is pretty interesting baby,and when we first started the book I thought it was going to be boring,because it seemed like nothing but a history lesson,and yeah some of the names and words are hard to pronounce,but I think we are making good progress through the book,and normally I do not like books because I do not like reading,and I have trouble keeping my attention on the book without forgetting what I had already read,so I do enjoy when you read aloud to me,because it does calm me down and helps me relax,I love you.
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@SomeCowgirl (32189)
• United States
10 Aug 08
I know that I also felt the book was going to be boring but it has proven not to be bad story at all, and very interesting. I also know that you do not like books because they do not keep your attention but I felt that you might like this one because it's close to an old western tale, and I know that you like all things western. I do too, but more of the old western. I appreciate the response baby, and i am glad that it makes you relax when I read to you. I love you with all of my heart and soul.
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• United States
10 Aug 08
The book is proving to be very interesting indeed,and I am glad that you know I do not like reading because it is hard to hold my attention and this book might would but I do not know,and I can not wait until we go back to the book and find out more about what happens,I love you with all my heart and soul,have a great day,good luck with all your goals on mylot,and Happy Posting Baby.
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