All Quiet on the Western Front - Possibly the most powerful

[Dan Majerle]

This is undoubtedly a masterpiece. With all this talk of war today i just thought it would be fitting to make a thread about probably the most popular and famous anti-war novel, All Quiet on the Western Front. I know that when i read this it changed me and my perspective on things. Brilliantly written, i recommend everyone who has yet to read this classic do so immediately. Highly recommonded over any other book, this will leave you hanging on every word, experiencing the pain and suffering of these soldiers, and will have a huge impact on you, as it did on me. It truly is devastating what happens in war as this story points out. I almost connected with the characters in a lifelike way. This is easily my favourite novel ever.

[Ian]

It's on my shelf, maybe I should read it...

[bluerev002]

ive read it and it is REALLY great, i think ill read it again cuz its been a long time since ive read it last. i was like..
.......12 i think.

[PunkRawker677]

The song is good too!

[deadpool 52]

The ending in the original movie is better than in the book.

Also, it was more about IWW than war in general.

[killingstars]

i thought the book was great as well. i don't remember the movie too well but i remember i cried when i read the ending. yeah sometimes i can be lame enough to cry when reading books :)

[Maaja]

Thanks for remembering me that I have to read it! It's obligatory at school and tomorrow we have the test about it. I haven't started yet, now I have something to do in the evening. But I've heard that it's very good! Thanks again!

[bluerev002]

i liked the ending, especially how the author described the ...........never mind........maaja hasnt read it yet

[Maaja]

I have now! It's already tomorrow. I like it too, it was so simple but said much.

[killingstars]

watch the movie too!!!

[Maaja]

Who did the movie and when?

[IHP]

I dont know who did it and when, but it has Ernest Borgnine in it.

--IHP

[bluerev002]

yes, i like the ending how the guy (i wont say which) died, and on his face he didnt look like he had suffered or even looked sad, instead, he looked.......happy

[timbaly]

Quote: from Maaja on 1:47 am on Oct. 22, 2002 Who did the movie and when?

I believe i was the or early to mid 80s. My Teacher showed it to us last year and I remember seeing ads for artari products so it must be the 80s. The ads weren't in the movie but my teacher had taped it off the TV and he let us watch one commercial per commercial break, so thats how i remember.


(Edited by timbaly at 10:54 pm on Oct. 28, 2002)

[oconner]

I read the book, it was really sad but in an uplifting kind of way, if that makes sense...I also saw a more modern film of it but it was rubbish.

[boadicea88]

lol killingstars, I (almost) cried at the ending too, but I decided it was more prudent to sit and space out.