661 pages • first pub 1351 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307472175
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 14 February 2012
Description
Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron was the first great masterpiece of European storytelling; this brilliant new translation by J. G. Nichols faithfully captures its timeless vitality in readable and natural English. In the summer of 1348, with the pla...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,677 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
661 pages • first pub 1351 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307472175
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 14 February 2012
Description
Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron was the first great masterpiece of European storytelling; this brilliant new translation by J. G. Nichols faithfully captures its timeless vitality in readable and natural English. In the summer of 1348, with the pla...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,677 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