The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio

The Decameron

Giovanni Boccaccio

264 pages first pub 1351 (editions)

fiction classics short stories adventurous slow-paced

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Ther...

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Moods

funny 73%
adventurous 60%
lighthearted 46%
reflective 34%
challenging 28%
dark 20%
relaxing 20%
informative 19%
emotional 14%
sad 4%
tense 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 29%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | N/A: 27% | A mix: 19% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 32% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.76

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