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 801 reviews
Moods
emotional 54%
funny 34%
dark 32%
inspiring 32%
sad 32%
lighthearted 28%
mysterious 23%
challenging 19%
hopeful 17%
relaxing 17%
adventurous 13%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 84% | Character: 10% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
N/A: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
N/A: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 70% | No: 15% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 57% | Yes: 36% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Drug use, Infidelity, Racial slurs232 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 801 reviews
Moods
emotional 54%
funny 34%
dark 32%
inspiring 32%
sad 32%
lighthearted 28%
mysterious 23%
challenging 19%
hopeful 17%
relaxing 17%
adventurous 13%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 84% | Character: 10% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
N/A: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
N/A: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 70% | No: 15% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 57% | Yes: 36% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Drug use, Infidelity, Racial slurs