The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio

The Decameron

Giovanni Boccaccio

264 pages first pub 1351 (editions)

fiction classics short stories adventurous funny slow-paced
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Ther...

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Moods

funny 73%
adventurous 63%
lighthearted 46%
challenging 32%
reflective 32%
relaxing 23%
dark 21%
informative 17%
emotional 15%
sad 5%
hopeful 4%
tense 4%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 27%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | N/A: 23% | A mix: 17% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 36% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.76

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