A review by lizzybug
The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio

5.0

This is a perfect book for what it is-- and be aware of what it is if you're going to read it. The Decameron is an odd, profane, irreverent collection of stories intended both to be erotic enjoyment and comfort in the wake of a great plague. It is not beautifully written and the stories are uneven, to say the least. But it is a wonderful medieval celebration of life. Much as Boccaccio's storytellers are a group of friends, I suggest reading this book with others.