Gedichte vs Im Westen nichts Neues: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: German language, World War I, Soldiers

Cover of Gedichte

Gedichte Johann Wolfgang von Goethe · 1700 ★★★★☆ 4.1 439 pages · ≈ 8 h 08 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Im Westen nichts Neues

Im Westen nichts Neues Erich Maria Remarque · 1928 ★★★★☆ 4.1 192 pages · ≈ 3 h 33 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.1 vs 4.1 — either is a safe pick by score.
Im Westen nichts Neues is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 8 for Gedichte.
Im Westen nichts Neues is the easier read (Challenging), Gedichte more demanding (Demanding).

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