A review by ameliaflint
All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque

challenging sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.5

It portrayed war as it was. That’s what is set out to do and that’s what it did. I found it an unsettling and sad story of truth. But I also found it boring and cumbersome to read. Read it for school, too. That always brings the rating down.
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