Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio

Decameron

Giovanni Boccaccio with J.G. Nichols (Translator)

661 pages first pub 1351 (editions)

fiction classics short stories adventurous funny slow-paced
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In the summer of 1348, with the plague ravaging Florence, ten young men and women take refuge in the countryside, where they entertain themselves with tales of love, death, and corruption, featuring a host of characters, from lascivious clergymen ...

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Moods

funny 73%
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

slow 57%
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

3.76

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