42 pages 1 hour read

Guy Sajer

The Forgotten Soldier

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1967

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The Forgotten Soldier is a memoir by Guy Sajer, detailing a French-German soldier's harrowing experiences on the Eastern Front during World War II. The author presents the perspective of an individual navigating the brutal realities of war, highlighting the physical and emotional challenges faced by soldiers in conflict.

Reviews & Readership

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Guy Sajer's The Forgotten Soldier is often praised for its raw, vivid depiction of a soldier’s experiences on the Eastern Front during World War II. Reviewers commend its honest portrayal of war's brutality and emotional impact. However, some critics question the memoir's historical accuracy. Readers appreciate the compelling narrative but note its harrowing tone.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Forgotten Soldier?

A reader drawn to The Forgotten Soldier by Guy Sajer likely appreciates gritty, personal accounts of war, akin to All Quiet on the Western Front and Band of Brothers. They are interested in the human experience of soldiers, historical detail, and the Eastern Front of WWII from a German soldier's perspective.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics

History: World

History: European

Military / War

Genre

Biography

Period

WWII / World War II

Themes

Life/Time: Coming of Age

Life/Time: Mortality & Death

Relationships: Friendship