Mrs Rosie and the Priest by Giovanni Boccaccio

Mrs Rosie and the Priest

Penguin Little Black Classics #1

Giovanni Boccaccio

64 pages • first pub 1353 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

Four hilarious and provocative stories from Boccaccio's Decameron, featuring cuckolded husbands, cross-dressing wives and very bad priests. Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 357 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
lighthearted 66%
reflective 13%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
relaxing 11%
challenging 5%
mysterious 5%
tense 5%
emotional 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 17%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 25% | Character: 18% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.27

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