The Decameron Project: 29 New Stories from the Pandemic by The New York Times

The Decameron Project: 29 New Stories from the Pandemic

The New York Times

320 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Description

A stunning collection of new short stories originally commissioned by The New York Times Magazine as the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world, from twenty-nine authors including Margaret Atwood, Tommy Orange, Edwidge Danticat, and more, in a project ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 194 reviews

Moods

reflective 92%
emotional 65%
hopeful 46%
dark 39%
funny 34%
sad 26%
challenging 21%
inspiring 21%
adventurous 17%
tense 14%
informative 9%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 9%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 34%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | N/A: 17% | Character: 13% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 45% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | N/A: 30% | No: 8% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 13% | Yes: 9%

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