232 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141027562
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 25 April 2006
Description
"Book of Longing" is Leonard Cohen's first book of new poetry since "Book of Mercy" was published two decades ago. It collects Cohen's poetry written between the 1980s and the present, and also includes his wonderfully witty and sensuous illustrat...
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
232 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141027562
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 25 April 2006
Description
"Book of Longing" is Leonard Cohen's first book of new poetry since "Book of Mercy" was published two decades ago. It collects Cohen's poetry written between the 1980s and the present, and also includes his wonderfully witty and sensuous illustrat...
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