Erich Maria Remarque is a writer who unsurpassably conveys the romance of war and camaraderie, as well as a horror and panic accompanying it; and love – it is what I underneath it all, so subtle and touching, even during such a sinister period as war, it has a place, but a more profound one – it is love for life in general, when there is chaos, in the heart of the most toxic war.
For me it is very important that All Quiet On The Western Front is the first book that inspired me to write a review, which was the point of reference in my still very meager literary experience. And for a reason: the novel refers to the type of literature, which simply turns you inside out. It is a novel about war, yes, but, first and foremost, it is a novel about people, about their feelings of friendship, of partnership, the sincere, honest, genuine relationships in the hardest period when it very hard to save the human face when the truth is uncovered. And at the same time, it is the riddance of false ideals that distort the lives of millions of innocent people that are responsible for the destruction and chaos that nobody needs, but are imposed from above in order to please the ruling elite. That is why the novel really does not leave anyone indifferent. Corny as it may sound, there are no better words for it. Continue reading “Essay on All Quiet on the Western Front”