Title: Death of a Lady’s Man
Author: Leonard Cohen
Type: Fiction/Poetry
Page Count/Review Word Count: 216
Rating: 7/10
Death of a Lady’s Man, which shouldn’t be confused with Cohen’s similarly-titled album ‘Death of a Ladies Man‘, is an intriguing collection of the poet and musician’s poetry and prose. But first, let’s look at the naming – I was always wanted to read the book because I liked the album, even though I know that the two don’t necessarily correlate. I find it interesting how the two phrases have such different meanings, but then I am a language geek. Make of it what you will.
Cohen’s wit is as clear cut as ever, but the collection somehow seems to lack the finesse of some of his later work – perhaps that’s because of my own high expectations, but I found it to be put-downable, at least occasionally. Still, any work from Cohen is a good thing, and I’d be all for reading it again, if I ever read my books again.
If you’re a newcomer to the work of Leonard Cohen, then try Book of Longing instead – otherwise, proceed and enjoy, and get reacquainted with the legendary Leonard Cohen that we all know and love so well. Just try and enjoy yourself.