Book of Longing by Leonard Cohen

Book of Longing

Leonard Cohen

240 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction music poetry emotional reflective slow-paced
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Leonard Cohen is one of the great writers, performers, and most consistently daring artists of our time. Book of Longing is Cohen’s eagerly awaited new collection of poems, following his highly acclaimed 1984 title, Book of Mercy, and his hugely s...

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Community Reviews

3.73
based on 1,584 reviews

Moods

reflective: 92%

emotional: 60%

funny: 41%

sad: 32%

dark: 25%

lighthearted: 23%

inspiring: 19%

mysterious: 18%

relaxing: 16%

challenging: 15%

hopeful: 15%

adventurous: 7%

tense: 1%

Pace

26% of readers chose fast
39% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
79% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

3% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
79% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
73% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
74% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

30% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
62% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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