I am over at Charles French’s blog today with a post for the Underground Library Society about All Quiet on the Western Front. Thank you, Charles, for hosting me. Charles has some terrific horror books and also books to help writers write better so do take a look around while you are there.
Roberta Eaton Cheadle, or Robbie, is an esteemed member of the U. L. S. — the Underground Library Society — and she is offering her thoughts on another book! Robbie, thank you so much!
Robbie has excellent blogs: Robbie Cheadle books/poems/reviews and Robbie’s inspiration. Both are wonderful; please be sure to visit them.
Thoughts about All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
Overview
This book is a first-hand account of the life of Paul Bäumer, who belongs to a squad of German soldiers on the Western Front duringWorld War I. Paul and his classmates enlisted in the army at the end of their high school career as a result of the impassioned patriotism and relentless coaxing of their teacher, Kantorek.
All Quiet on the Western Front tells the story of Paul and his friends experiences in the trenches. There is a lot of fighting, death, and…
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Interesting book and topic. Well done for another great review
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Thank you, Bella, this is a very intense book.
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Welcome
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thank you
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Hello Robbie, a little off topic, but we sent you turtle mail on Ig. Thank you!
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Thanks, Micah, I’ll look for it.
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This was an excellent, thought-provoking discussion of All Quiet on the Western Front. I left you a comment on Charles’ blog.
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I did see it and respond to it, thank you, Liz. I’m pleased you enjoyed this.
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It did make want to read the book instead of going to work.
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I can understand that, Liz. I am feeling very blah about work at the moment.
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I hope that something shifts for both of us, one way or the other.
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Such a seminal piece about that time in history. Good review, Robbie.
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Thank you for sharing, Robbie. Heading over to read the rest at Charles’ place!
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Thank you, Jan.
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Robbie, thank you once again!
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Thanks for this great idea, Charles. It inspires me to take a closer look at the books I read.
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On the way over now!
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Thank you, Jacquie.
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wonderful review…
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Thank you, Jim. This is a great book. I have A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemmingway lined up next. This is apparently, the USA’s best WW1 book.
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I think I read that one as well, but again, it would have been a long time ago. I am a fan of Hemingway’s style of writing…
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I have only read two of his books, including The Old Man and the Sea.
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Robbie, you’ve piqued my curiosity about this. Thanks for your insights. Hugs on the wing!
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Hi Teagan, I am glad this review interested you. I am reading A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemmingway next.
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