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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “The most powerful book I have ever read about war. This book expertly describes some of the emotions those in combat experience. It also does an amazing job of documenting the absolutely decrepit environment that was WWI and trench warfare. Absolutely required reading!” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“The Greatest Novel about the First World War and an International Bestseller All Quiet on the Western Front is probably the most famous anti-war novel ever written. The story is told by a young 'unknown soldier' in the trenches of Flanders during the First World War. Through his eyes we see all the realities of war; under fire, on patrol, waiting in the trenches, at home on leave, and in hospitals and dressing stations. Although there are vividly described incidents which remain in mind, there is no sense of adventure here, only the feeling of youth betrayed and a deceptively simple indictment of war - of any war - told for a whole generation of victims.
Bill C wrote this review 10 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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“The goriest war novel i have read, very interesting book, keeps your mind running over details. in some aspects its quite sad”
E-Dub wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Ok this isn't a fun book, but I personally think it's one of the best books I've ever read. The whole thing is pretty much shock after shock of how life was for soldiers in WWI. This is one of the VERY few books that has made me cry.”
Emily M wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“this was a good book. it gave an intimate look into the life of a soldier. more importantly, it expressed that soldiers are soldiers. no matter what side you fight for, you are human. how ruined you are by war is another story. paul is virtually decimated by the war, so much that he can never go back to the way things used to be. he dies alone.
chris eppo wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
my favorite character is kat. i just like him, thats all, and i thought i'd throw that in here for all of you avid fans of mine. he is a woodsman and a real armyman... he is the epitome of leadership and courage!”“Heartbreaking and brilliant.”
imagisme wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I'm not all about war stories, but you might be. ”
Leah O wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is a great WWI book. It is classic literature and requires perseverance at some times, but it is well worth the read. It is comparable to O'Brien's memoirs of Vietnam - The Things They Carried. It has an Anti-War theme, the viewpoint that war changes all men for the worse, is filled with pointless death and destruction, is never fought by those who create the war, and has detrimental long term damage to the psyche of those soldiers who actually do the fighting. ”
Dave B wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Listened to audio.”
Debra T wrote this review 4 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Another male ego novel on war”
Litsa M wrote this review Monday, October 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
