Review of All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) by Melissa D — 01 Jan 2007

I had to sit through this in high school...so my memory of it is prob. not so accurate.

This review of All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) was written by Melissa D on 01 Jan 2007.

All Quiet on the Western Front has generally received very positive reviews.

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