The Favorite Game by Leonard Cohen

The Favorite Game

Leonard Cohen

244 pages first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced
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Description

In this unforgettable novel, Leonard Cohen boldly etches the youth and early manhood of Lawrence Breavman, only son of an old Jewish family in Montreal. Life for Breavman is made up of dazzling colour - a series of motion pictures fed through a hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 242 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 57%
dark 21%
sad 21%
challenging 14%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 43%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 45%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.74

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