Week 6: All quiet on the western front

So, now that I've really started reading this book, I am in fact liking it. It's set during WW1, and it's interesting. A lot of it is introspection on the part of the main character about events that are going on. Like one of his group of good friends is dying, and another good friend, although he's mourning and doesn't want the friend to die or anything, still gets a bit focused on the dying friends VERY fine pair of boots (his suck). That would never be acceptable in the majority of society, but in war, it's just par for the course. "For the good of all of us (except the ones that are dead)," cakeisalie right?
He also criticizes how the army is in complete reliance of always having someone above who can boss you around and humiliate you if they so desire.