Book of Longing by Leonard Cohen

Book of Longing

Leonard Cohen

240 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction music poetry reflective slow-paced

Description

A limited edition, one-time printing of Leonard Cohen’s best and most iconic book of poems“Book of Longing has exceptional range. It is clear yet steamy, cosmic yet private, both playful and profound.”--New York TimesLeonard Cohen wrote the poems ...

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Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 54%
funny 34%
dark 32%
inspiring 32%
sad 32%
lighthearted 28%
mysterious 23%
challenging 19%
hopeful 17%
relaxing 17%
adventurous 13%

Pace

medium 43%
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%

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