Mrs Rosie and the Priest by Giovanni Boccaccio

54 pages first pub 1353 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective fast-paced
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Four hilarious and provocative stories from Boccaccio's Decameron, featuring cuckolded husbands, cross-dressing wives and very bad priests. Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 566 reviews

Moods

funny 79%
lighthearted 61%
adventurous 20%
reflective 14%
relaxing 11%
dark 10%
sad 6%
inspiring 3%
tense 3%
challenging 2%
emotional 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 79%
medium 12%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 24% | Character: 18% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.19

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