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Im Westen nichts Neues

Erich Maria Remarque

4.03 AVERAGE

mdaywalker0610's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

brooke_dayvee's review against another edition

3.75

dark emotional sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

cdeweym's review against another edition

5.0

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To make a quick review:

If you have ever wondered what goes on in the head of a veteran or current soldier, and I'f you have ever wondered what the chaos of war is like and want to read about it, READ THIS BOOK. It is on many lists of "books to read before you die" for a reason!

The book is written by a German veteran that fought in WW1 and it shows.

The description of battle is eloquently done and the scenes that plays out in your head will rival that of The Thin Red Line or Saving Private Ryan.

The existential and slightly nihilistic emotions and thoughts that one can only guess the young soldiers had fighting in the trenches are deeply moving and brought me to tears multiple times.

If you are thinking about reading it, do so.

frasmas's review against another edition

4.5

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

sarahhhhhhhh's review

4.25

dark tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

lindusaa's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

alex_withoutbinary's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

chungledown_bim's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

silastaylor's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

annekadk's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No