Love Thy Neighbor

Brief Overview

The novel «Love Thy Neighbor» by Erich Maria Remarque tells the story of German emigrants fleeing the Nazi regime in the 1930s. The main characters, Ludwig Kern and Ruth Holland, meet in Paris and fall in love. They face numerous challenges related to finding work, housing, and documents, and encounter betrayal and loss. Through their stories, Remarque illustrates how war and political repression destroy lives, while also emphasizing the importance of love, friendship, and human solidarity in the toughest times.