The novel “Three Comrades” is one of Erich Maria Remarque’s most famous and moving works. The action takes place in Germany after the First World War and tells the story of three friends—Robert Lohkamp, Otto Köster, and Gottfried Lenz—trying to find their place in life during a period of economic crisis and political instability. The central thread of the novel is Robert’s tragic love story with the terminally ill Patrica Hollmann. The work deeply explores themes of friendship, love, loyalty, and survival during challenging times.