90 pages • 3 hours read
Erich Maria RemarqueAll Quiet on the Western Front
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1929A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque follows Paul Bäumer, a young German soldier, detailing his harrowing experiences on the frontlines of World War I. Through his eyes, the novel conveys the brutal realities of trench warfare, the comradeship among soldiers, and the psychological trauma they endure, ultimately criticizing the elite classes responsible for the war. The narrative intertwines scenes of fierce combat with reflections on the soldiers' disillusionment and their struggle to reintegrate into civilian life.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Reviews for Erich Maria Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front highlight its poignant depiction of World War I, praised for its vivid and harrowing description of soldiers' lives, creating an impactful anti-war message. However, some critics find the narrative overly bleak and emotionally draining. Overall, it is considered a seminal work in war literature for its raw authenticity.
Who Should Read All Quiet on the Western Front?
A reader who would enjoy All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque is likely interested in impactful war narratives that emphasize the harrowing human experiences of soldiers. Comparable to The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien and Catch-22 by Joseph Heller, they seek poignant, reflective tales on the futility and brutality of conflict.
RecommendedReading Age
16+yearsBook Details
Society: War
Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Military / War
Historical Fiction
WWI / World War I