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Dekameron by Giovanni Boccaccio

ipanzica's review against another edition

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3.0

It is an interesting book to read while in quarantine given the history of the book.

monkatx's review against another edition

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adventurous funny relaxing fast-paced

3.5

booccmaster's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging funny informative lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

mattaukamp's review against another edition

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5.0

Fascinating piece of literary history.

lizziemcherring's review against another edition

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4.0

Read for school. God this took it out of me but I learned a ton. In a sense the Decameron is humanity explored

giljule's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging funny relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

patokoao's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

shanellewrites's review against another edition

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3.0

The premise and the frame story are much stronger than the individual stories, but there are moments I found surprisingly emotional and resonant.

liisatohver's review

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10novelli

megs_k's review against another edition

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3.0

Little did she know, what happens when tangling with intellectuals. ~ Giovanni Boccaccio