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232 pages • first pub 2006 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 02 August 2007
Description
Book of Longing is Leonard Cohen's astonishing new collection of poems, the first since Book of Mercy was published nearly three decades ago.Leonard Cohen made his name as a poet before he came to worldwide attention as a singer and songwriter. Bo...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,184 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
funny 39%
sad 27%
dark 23%
lighthearted 21%
inspiring 20%
relaxing 19%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 16%
challenging 15%
adventurous 8%
tense 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 84% | Character: 11% | A mix: 4%Strong character development?
N/A: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 2%Loveable characters?
N/A: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 6% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 75% | No: 15% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 61% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Minor
Antisemitism, Grief, Racism
232 pages • first pub 2006 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 02 August 2007
Description
Book of Longing is Leonard Cohen's astonishing new collection of poems, the first since Book of Mercy was published nearly three decades ago.Leonard Cohen made his name as a poet before he came to worldwide attention as a singer and songwriter. Bo...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,184 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
funny 39%
sad 27%
dark 23%
lighthearted 21%
inspiring 20%
relaxing 19%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 16%
challenging 15%
adventurous 8%
tense 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 84% | Character: 11% | A mix: 4%Strong character development?
N/A: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 2%Loveable characters?
N/A: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 6% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 75% | No: 15% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 61% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Antisemitism, Grief, Racism