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

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Haunting! A story that serves as a beautiful portrayal of the grimdark horror people faced in war. The language used is amazing, ranging from describing the shimmering leaves of poplar trees to the bloated yellow corpses that hissed like a balloon, coughing out their putrid gas. The story itself is very well told and feels realistic, pulling no punches as to the emotional life of one soldier among hundreds of thousands; all soldiers destined to die physically or spiritually after the war.