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192 pages • first pub 1351 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486411132
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 20 April 2011
Description
While the Black Death rages through 14th-century Florence, a group of young people retreat to the healthful air of the countryside and amuse themselves by telling tales of romance and adventure. This is the premise of Boccaccio's Decameron, a lan...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,043 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
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Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, RapeModerate
Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual contentMinor
Death, Medical content, Murder192 pages • first pub 1351 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486411132
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 20 April 2011
Description
While the Black Death rages through 14th-century Florence, a group of young people retreat to the healthful air of the countryside and amuse themselves by telling tales of romance and adventure. This is the premise of Boccaccio's Decameron, a lan...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,043 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