1072 pages • first pub 1351 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140449303
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 29 April 2003
Description
"The Decameron reads in some ways as a guide to social distancing and self-isolation." --The New York Times "The 14th-century Italian book that shows us how to survive coronavirus." --New Statesman A complete edition of the hilarious, bawdy, irrev...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,672 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, Domestic abuseModerate
Infidelity, Incest, RapeMinor
Bullying, Death, Sexual content
1072 pages • first pub 1351 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140449303
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 29 April 2003
Description
"The Decameron reads in some ways as a guide to social distancing and self-isolation." --The New York Times "The 14th-century Italian book that shows us how to survive coronavirus." --New Statesman A complete edition of the hilarious, bawdy, irrev...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,672 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, Domestic abuseModerate
Infidelity, Incest, RapeMinor
Bullying, Death, Sexual content