Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio

Decameron

Giovanni Boccaccio

744 pages first pub 1351 (editions) user-added

fiction classics literary short stories adventurous funny slow-paced
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Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio is a perfect fit for readers who crave a rich tapestry of entertaining and challenging tales that will transport them to 14th-century Italy, where they'll be treated to a century-old guide on how to laugh, love, and navigate life's unexpected twists and turns.

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1348. aasta suure katkuepideemia ajal lahkuvad seitse neidu ja kolm noormeest koos ümmardajatega Firenzest ja suunduvad maale. Peatudes erinevates lossides ja villades, hakkavad nad ajatäiteks ning ohutunde peletamiseks jutustama lugusid. Kümne pä...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,447 reviews

Moods

funny 79%
adventurous 56%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 30%
challenging 28%
dark 20%
relaxing 20%
informative 18%
emotional 13%
sad 6%
hopeful 5%
tense 3%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 25%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 24% | N/A: 15% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.76

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