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Q6. While reading the book All Quiet on the Western Front, there were things that I liked and things that I disliked about the book. Overall I enjoyed reading the book because it gave me a new knowledge about war that I did not have before. I would recommend this book to those who want to start or further gain on their knowledge about war. I enjoyed how this book took us through the eyes of an actual soldier and what it was like every day up at the front. Furthermore, I enjoyed having the book narrated from a German soldier point of view. I found this interesting because it allowed us to see what another soldier though about the war. Instead of reading from an American point of view, as an audience, we got to see and understand the German point …show more content…

I felt that I was left with many unfinished stories and loose ends. For example, I have no idea what happened to Albert Kropp, I don't know if he died or if Paul Bäumer had to leave him to return to the front. I feel that a lot of the deaths should have had more detail because I felt that a lot of them were not completed. The biggest problem I have with this book is the ending. I disliked ending, I have no idea what happened. It is possible that Paul was killed by an enemy, or he could have simply killed himself. However, once again it gives no details whatsoever regarding his death. It tells us absolutely nothing, did he shoot himself? I came to the conclusion that he did commit suicide. I came to this conclusion after the book had said that Paul looked peaceful, almost like he was ready to die. That was my indication that he took his own life afraid of what might happen after the war. All in all, I feel that the book was left unfinished in many parts. I am left wondering what happened to the others? What happened to his sister and mother? What happens next? I wish there would have been more answers to all of my questions. In summary, although I found many flaws, I am very happy I read this book. I enjoyed reading the book All Quiet In The Western Front, it honestly taught me everything I know about war. I gave me knew things to think about, it made me look at life differently. I did enjoy

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