ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT

ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT by Erich Maria Remarque

How do I even begin to talk about All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remargue? Once upon a time there was a group of seven men mostly in their early twenties who fought on the Western Front of World War 1. They quickly formed a bond closer than brotherhood as experiences caused them to rely on each other in ways that normal life humans never had to rely on each other. Death was their constant companion. Even if they made it out alive, going back to a normal life could never be possible. There was no longer the dreaming of long term plans and goals. It was only survival moment by moment.

This powerful novel was written by Remarque who had experienced World War 1 and was wounded 5 times. By stepping into the pages you live the bond, the environment, the hope, the loss. It is very powerful.

When you close this book ask yourself why it is titled All Quiet on the Western Front.

HEADS UP- This is a war book so there is some description of battle scenes and casualties. There is a point where there is some planned time spent with the ladies. No direct detail is given. It is easy to skip this part if you prefer.