The Forgotten Soldier by Guy Sajer

The Forgotten Soldier

Guy Sajer with Derek Perkins (Narrator)

22 hours first pub 1967 (editions)

nonfiction history emotional sad slow-paced
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The Forgotten Soldier is ideal for readers seeking a raw, personal account of war's brutal reality and the loss of innocence, told through the eyes of a young soldier grappling with survival and the haunting emotional toll of conflict.

Description

When Guy Sajer joins the infantry full of ideals in the summer of 1942, the German army is enjoying unparalleled success in Russia. However, he quickly finds that for the foot soldier the glory of military success hides a much harsher reality of h...

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Community Reviews

4.32
based on 333 reviews

Moods

dark: 85%

tense: 80%

sad: 65%

emotional: 55%

adventurous: 35%

informative: 30%

reflective: 30%

challenging: 25%

hopeful: 5%


Pace

68% of readers chose medium
31% of readers chose slow
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slow

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