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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 StatesmanA complete edition of the hilarious, bawdy, irrever...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,035 reviews
Moods
adventurous 62%
lighthearted 46%
reflective 34%
challenging 30%
dark 22%
relaxing 22%
informative 17%
emotional 15%
sad 7%
hopeful 5%
tense 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 44% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 20% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 36% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 34% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 11%Average rating
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Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, Domestic abuseModerate
Rape, Infidelity, IncestMinor
Bullying, Death, Sexual content1072 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 StatesmanA complete edition of the hilarious, bawdy, irrever...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,035 reviews
Moods
adventurous 62%
lighthearted 46%
reflective 34%
challenging 30%
dark 22%
relaxing 22%
informative 17%
emotional 15%
sad 7%
hopeful 5%
tense 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 44% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 20% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 36% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 34% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 39% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, Domestic abuseModerate
Rape, Infidelity, IncestMinor
Bullying, Death, Sexual content