elisabeth_w 's review for:

All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque

3.75

dark emotional slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

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I read this in bits and pieces during an archaeological dig, but I would pick it up from time to time and still be immediately grabbed by the horror of it all. Pretty hard read, some visceral reactions, and the reflection on being little ants in the generals' plans is very poignant.