The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio by Giovanni Boccaccio

The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio

Giovanni Boccaccio with John Payne (Translator)

606 pages first pub 1353 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced
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'Needs must I see if this pear-tree is enchanted and if whoso is thereon seeth marvels.' Thereupon he climbed up into the tree and no sooner was he come to the top than the lady and Pyrrhus fell to solacing themselves together; which when Nicostra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 100%
adventurous 33%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.35

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