The Way Back by Erich Maria Remarque

304 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

The sequel to All Quiet on the Western Front, one of the most powerful novels of the First World War and a twentieth-century classic.After four gruelling years the survivors of the Great War finally make their way home. Young, spirited Ernst is on...

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Community Reviews Summary of 211 reviews

Moods

sad 91%
reflective 78%
emotional 69%
challenging 39%
dark 39%
hopeful 26%
informative 26%
tense 26%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 26%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 17%

Average rating

4.36

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