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The Road Back

Erich Maria Remarque
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The Road Back

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

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Erich Maria Remarque

The Road Back

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction
Period
World War I
Setting

Germany • 1910s

Topic
Military & War

World History
Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Road Back by Erich Maria Remarque follows World War I veterans as they transition from the front lines to post-war civilian life. The narrative explores their struggles with reintegration, the psychological impact of warfare, and their attempts to find meaning in a peacetime society. The story highlights the enduring effects of war on those who experienced it.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Dark

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.4

10,359 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Erich Maria Remarque's The Road Back is praised for its poignant depiction of post-war disillusionment. Readers appreciate its emotional depth and authentic portrayal of a soldier's struggle to readjust to civilian life. However, some criticize the narrative as occasionally repetitive and less impactful than its predecessor, All Quiet on the Western Front.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Road Back?

A reader who would enjoy The Road Back by Erich Maria Remarque likely appreciates historical fiction, particularly stories exploring the aftermath of war. Similar to All Quiet on the Western Front, they engage with narratives on trauma and recovery. Fans of The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien might also find this book compelling.

4.4

10,359 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction
Period
World War I
Setting

Germany • 1910s

Topic
Military & War

World History
Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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