#7 in War fiction
All Quiet on the Western Front
- 248
- Pages
- about 4.5 h
- Reading time
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About the book
All Quiet on the Western Front is a semi-autobiographical novel by Erich Maria Remarque, a German veteran of World War I. The book describes the German soldiers' extreme physical and mental trauma during the war as well as the detachment from civilian life felt by many upon returning home from the war. It is billed by some as "the greatest war novel of all time".
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.4 across 93 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 34% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the War fiction average of 7.9. That is how 8.0 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.4 | 93 | 100% |
Frequently asked
What is All Quiet on the Western Front rated?
8.0 out of 10, from 93 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is All Quiet on the Western Front worth reading?
Readers give it 8.0/10 from 93 ratings in open sources.
How long does it take to read All Quiet on the Western Front?
About 4.5 hours at an average reading pace — 248 pages.
Where does All Quiet on the Western Front rank?
#7 in War fiction on the current snapshot.
How long is All Quiet on the Western Front?
It has 248 pages — shorter than 85% of the ranked books in War fiction.
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