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1072 pages • first pub 1351 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140449303
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 29 April 2003
Description
"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 StatesmanA complete edition of the hilarious, bawdy, irrever...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,031 reviews
Moods
adventurous 61%
lighthearted 46%
reflective 34%
challenging 31%
relaxing 23%
dark 22%
informative 18%
emotional 14%
sad 5%
hopeful 3%
tense 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 46% | N/A: 21% | A mix: 18% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, Domestic abuseModerate
Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assaultMinor
Religious bigotry, Bullying, Classism
1072 pages • first pub 1351 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140449303
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 29 April 2003
Description
"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 StatesmanA complete edition of the hilarious, bawdy, irrever...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,031 reviews
Moods
adventurous 61%
lighthearted 46%
reflective 34%
challenging 31%
relaxing 23%
dark 22%
informative 18%
emotional 14%
sad 5%
hopeful 3%
tense 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 46% | N/A: 21% | A mix: 18% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, Domestic abuseModerate
Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assaultMinor
Religious bigotry, Bullying, Classism