Is The New Land based on a book?

Common questions

Is The New Land based on a book?

Yes. The New Land is based on the works The Last Letter Home by Vilhelm Moberg (1959) and The Settlers by Vilhelm Moberg (1956).

Who wrote the book The New Land is based on?

The Last Letter Home was written by Vilhelm Moberg and first published in 1959.

Is The Last Letter Home part of a series?

Yes, it is book 4 in The Emigrants series (4 books listed below in reading order).

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with The Emigrants, book 1 of The Last Letter Home. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.