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672 pages • first pub 1351 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847494122
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Alma Classics Limited
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the summer of 1348, the plague ravages Florence, and ten young Florentines take refuge in the countryside, where they entertain themselves with tales of love, death and corruption, featuring a host of colourful characters, from lascivious clerg...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,041 reviews
Moods
adventurous 62%
lighthearted 46%
reflective 34%
challenging 30%
dark 22%
relaxing 22%
informative 17%
emotional 15%
sad 7%
hopeful 5%
tense 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 44% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 20% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 36% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 34% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, RapeModerate
Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual contentMinor
Death, Medical content, Murder
672 pages • first pub 1351 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847494122
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Alma Classics Limited
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the summer of 1348, the plague ravages Florence, and ten young Florentines take refuge in the countryside, where they entertain themselves with tales of love, death and corruption, featuring a host of colourful characters, from lascivious clerg...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,041 reviews
Moods
adventurous 62%
lighthearted 46%
reflective 34%
challenging 30%
dark 22%
relaxing 22%
informative 17%
emotional 15%
sad 7%
hopeful 5%
tense 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 44% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 20% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 36% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 34% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, RapeModerate
Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual contentMinor
Death, Medical content, Murder