The Favourite Game by Leonard Cohen

The Favourite Game

Leonard Cohen

277 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 185 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 50%
dark 30%
sad 30%
challenging 20%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 44%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 44%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.73

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