Book Report: All Quiet On the Western Front

Paul Baumer is a 19 year old German student who is convinced by peers and his schoolmaster to enlist in the German army during World War I. The story follows him and his fellow soldiers throughout their struggles in the war. The book is written through his eyes, which is also known as a ?first person account.? Baumer is sent to the war front where he is placed under the command of Corporal Himmelstoss. Himmelstoss does …

…other side? of World War I. I think that the book is a bit too graphic and potentially scary for younger readers. I enjoyed this book very much and I feel that the author made his point very well. I would recommend it to other readers interested in a good story, or for general knowledge. Remarque is an excellent writer and I wouldn?t mind reading other books by him if I get the chance.