A review by amber_03
Dekameron by Giovanni Boccaccio

4.0

Reading it for the 2nd time actually: 1st time was during my university years. Back than I probably would have raited it like 2 stars. However now, when years have passed and I am wiser & more mature (hopefully! lol), I believe this is an amazing example of 14th century literature that tells us more than 100 tales of that time. "Dekameron" gives us a sneak pick into the lives of people, and if not telling us exactly what was happening back than (because it's not a chronicle), at least gives us a view on what made them laugh and what made them sad, and what made them feel shameful or uncomfortable. Which - compared to today's life - is not exactly the same stuff. All in all, recommended as an enjoyable read!