A Time to Love and a Time to Die by Erich Maria Remarque, Denver Lindley

A Time to Love and a Time to Die

Erich Maria Remarque, Denver Lindley

379 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction classics reflective sad slow-paced

Description

After two years at the Russian front, Ernst Graeber finally receives three weeks’ leave. But since leaves have been canceled before, he decides not to write his parents, fearing he would just raise their hopes. Then, when Graeber arrives home, he ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 332 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
emotional 75%
sad 75%
tense 60%
reflective 55%
challenging 35%
informative 25%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 15%
adventurous 10%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 25%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 35%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 46% | Yes: 6%

Average rating

4.34

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