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benkaboo 's review for:
All Quiet on the Western Front
by Erich Maria Remarque
Summary: A thought-provoking story about war and life and how the two don't really mix that well. I'd say that anyone who's ever thinking of starting a war should be forced to read this book first.
Things I liked:
Structure/pace:
The first part of the book creates context with some characters and stories and the second part kind of goes more reflective and thought-provoky. The stories and short and punch and move quickly from one to the other.
Thought provokiness:
This book made me feel/think about war/life. All the way through I was thinking about people I know, my son (what if he got sent off to war like these boys). It's short but powerful in my experience.
Things I thought could be improved:
Really tough, I found right at the start you got dumped with a heap of characters; it might have been good if these had been introduced more gradually. Pretty darn good book.
Highlight: When Paul is drinking with his mates before going on leave. This scene really nailed it for me. I saw it vividly in my head and felt it in my heart. Bang, four stars right there.
Things I liked:
Structure/pace:
The first part of the book creates context with some characters and stories and the second part kind of goes more reflective and thought-provoky. The stories and short and punch and move quickly from one to the other.
Thought provokiness:
This book made me feel/think about war/life. All the way through I was thinking about people I know, my son (what if he got sent off to war like these boys). It's short but powerful in my experience.
Things I thought could be improved:
Really tough, I found right at the start you got dumped with a heap of characters; it might have been good if these had been introduced more gradually. Pretty darn good book.
Highlight: When Paul is drinking with his mates before going on leave. This scene really nailed it for me. I saw it vividly in my head and felt it in my heart. Bang, four stars right there.