The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio

The Decameron

Giovanni Boccaccio with Wayne A. Rebhorn (Translator)

fiction classics short stories adventurous slow-paced

1024 pages | first published 1351

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The year is 1348. The Black Death has begun to ravage Europe. Ten young Florentines--seven women and three men--escape the plague-infested city and retreat to the countryside around Fiesole. At their leisure in this isolated and bucolic setting, t...
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Summary of 1247 reviews

Moods

funny 68%
adventurous 62%
lighthearted 54%
reflective 42%
challenging 34%
informative 31%
dark 22%
relaxing 22%
emotional 14%
tense 8%
sad 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 28%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | N/A: 29% | A mix: 22% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 36% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 30% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.76

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