Tales from the Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio

Tales from the Decameron

Giovanni Boccaccio with Peter Hainsworth (Translator)

352 pages first pub 1353 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced
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"The Decameron reads in some ways as a guide to social distancing and self-isolation." --The New York Times "The 14th-century Italian book that shows us how to survive coronavirus." --New Statesman Bawdy and moving, hilarious and reflective: these...

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Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 75%
adventurous 50%

Pace

slow 40%
fast 40%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.46

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