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 32 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 100%
adventurous 33%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.35

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