The Favorite Game by Leonard Cohen

The Favorite Game

Leonard Cohen

244 pages first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced

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 162 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 57%
challenging 28%
dark 14%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.71

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