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A review by novelesque_life
Eight Stories: Tales of War and Loss by Erich Maria Remarque
4.0
RATING: 4 STARS
2018; NYU Press
I loved Remarque's [b:All Quiet on the Western Front|355697|All Quiet on the Western Front|Erich Maria Remarque|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1441227765l/355697._SY75_.jpg|2662852] and many of the writings of World War I soldiers (and others who has participated in the Great War). There is a raw honesty that came from that time that really gave the war realism and cut through some of the propaganda. Many of the works I have read come from Britain, France, USA and Canada. In reading Remarque, you see the other side of the war, from Germany's point of view. The biggest "aha" moment while reading the novel was the lack of differences and the pain from all sides that left men and women ravaged. In this short story collection, we see how the war affected the men fighting in the war, but also the family left behind. Each story gives another heartbreaking story. Remarque has a way of painting his characters so realistic and interesting. After each story I wanted to know more on what would happen next. Whether a soldiers comes home or not, there seems to be a big change for all. Remarque shows how difficult it is trying to fit back into a world that has changed so much. Especially in a country that had been defeated. This collection really spoke to me, and I am definitely adding more Remarque to my TBR list.
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through Edelweiss/NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***
2018; NYU Press
I loved Remarque's [b:All Quiet on the Western Front|355697|All Quiet on the Western Front|Erich Maria Remarque|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1441227765l/355697._SY75_.jpg|2662852] and many of the writings of World War I soldiers (and others who has participated in the Great War). There is a raw honesty that came from that time that really gave the war realism and cut through some of the propaganda. Many of the works I have read come from Britain, France, USA and Canada. In reading Remarque, you see the other side of the war, from Germany's point of view. The biggest "aha" moment while reading the novel was the lack of differences and the pain from all sides that left men and women ravaged. In this short story collection, we see how the war affected the men fighting in the war, but also the family left behind. Each story gives another heartbreaking story. Remarque has a way of painting his characters so realistic and interesting. After each story I wanted to know more on what would happen next. Whether a soldiers comes home or not, there seems to be a big change for all. Remarque shows how difficult it is trying to fit back into a world that has changed so much. Especially in a country that had been defeated. This collection really spoke to me, and I am definitely adding more Remarque to my TBR list.
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through Edelweiss/NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***