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100 Best Books Challenge: Remarque

It' been awhile, but I have been busy so excuse my absence.  My next venture on the 100 Best Books Challenge was All Quiet on the Western Front  by Erich Maria Remarque.  I first cracked this book open back in April and just finished today (September 17th).  Why did it take me so long?  I think a couple reasons prevented me from finishing this book in a timely manner.  This spring/summer was particularly busy for me and my family, I read other material and put this one on hold, and honestly I wasn't super motivated to finish this one.  Don't get me wrong I think All Quiet on the Western Front  is a great book and I would recommend it to anyone, especially to gain insight on the plights of war, but as I was reading the story there were times I was bored.  Many of the chapters in the book are page turners, but there are a lot of instances in the book where the main character is reminiscing and reflecting.  I appreciate these moments, as I ...