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661 pages • first pub 1351 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307472175
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 14 February 2012
Description
Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron was the first great masterpiece of European storytelling; this brilliant new translation by J. G. Nichols faithfully captures its timeless vitality in readable and natural English. In the summer of 1348, with the pla...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,019 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, Domestic abuseModerate
Infidelity, Rape, IncestMinor
Bullying, Death, Sexual content
661 pages • first pub 1351 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307472175
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 14 February 2012
Description
Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron was the first great masterpiece of European storytelling; this brilliant new translation by J. G. Nichols faithfully captures its timeless vitality in readable and natural English. In the summer of 1348, with the pla...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,019 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, Domestic abuseModerate
Infidelity, Rape, IncestMinor
Bullying, Death, Sexual content