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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
Beautiful book, my favourite so far. I'm writing this review in 2022 and it reminds me a lot of the situation of COVID19 and rich people hiding in their mansions to enjoy life while an epidemic is happening.
This book has everything: comedy, drama, criticizes religion and morality. Has stories that we would read centuries later since inspired many writers. Highly recommended.
This book has everything: comedy, drama, criticizes religion and morality. Has stories that we would read centuries later since inspired many writers. Highly recommended.
The most sexist thing I have read in forever (I didn't expect anything less in that department, this is mid-14th century Europe we're talking about here) but I must admit some stories were genuinely funny, and most of them were definitely entertaining.
Finally! I can't believe I spent a month on this. I think my library will murder me. All in all, it wasn't a bad book, but some stories were really disturbing that I just can't say that I loved it. The concept was great, and the way the stories were delivered was great, but I just didn't like the stories in itselves.
I'm Italian, so of course, I love this work.
It really is such an amazing read. I think it is more enjoyable if you make an effort to really read beyond the lines. There is so much depth to this, most of which I didn't get until I analyzed it in class.
It really is such an amazing read. I think it is more enjoyable if you make an effort to really read beyond the lines. There is so much depth to this, most of which I didn't get until I analyzed it in class.
I've read maybe half of it. Perhaps even less. The stories seem remarkably modern and it's interesting (and sad in some cases) to see how little humans have changed since this book was written.
It was by no means a bad book, but I really can't see myself reading it cover to cover. I can't really explain why.
It was by no means a bad book, but I really can't see myself reading it cover to cover. I can't really explain why.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Some stories were utterly fantastic, but a lot felt repetitive — I probably would enjoy it more as part of a course where there’s some degree of discussion.
Just spent three months reading 100 short stories from the 1300s, most of which were about people getting laid. Writing was a bit dry, but there were some great zingers in there.
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I have never been more grateful to be finished with a book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
I was surprised by the wit of each of these 100 stories from the 14th century. (abt. 1353) They were clever, suspenseful, funny and sometimes almost pornographic. The only off-putting theme was the overt domestic violence in a few of the stories; men abusing their wives or mistresses was completely acceptable at the time. They did get even in a few stories though.