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Title:	Deck, The
Authors:	Farrell, Fiona
Genre:	Fiction: New Zealand
Pages:	300
Year:	2023
Language:	English
Description:	What better way to wait out a burgeoning pandemic than to gather with friends and pass the time telling storie... Phillipa and Tom's holiday home is the perfect venue and they along with their friends eat, drink and ponder their lives while ignoring what the future might hold. Employing wit and humour and channelling Giovanni Boccaccio's 14th century work The Decameron, this book with its stories within stories cleverly combines fiction and non-fiction and is as provocative as it is profound.
Categories:	Fiction NZ, Literary, Contemporary, Faction, Medical/Health, Relationships, Social commentary/perspectives, 2025 Titles

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By: TEPUK 006		2025-04-30 10:21:17

Some enjoyed. Some not. Beautifully written, especially the descriptions. However the story was quite forgettable.

By: CHCH 136		2025-03-19 13:07:23

Really enjoyed 'The Frame' parts of the book. The stories were interesting but preferred the facts. Did think the story device worked well though. We would like another Fiona Farrell.

By: WAIUK 001		2025-03-06 10:17:20

Mixed reaction from group. From not being able to get into the story, to absolutely loving it! Fact or fiction, made for an interesting and lively discussion. Cleverly written. Reading our own history.

By: AUCK 210		2025-02-24 13:38:42

Lively and passionate discussions and reminiscing of Covid outbreaks and lockdowns. This book was found to be much more readable, and the characters more rounded and believable than the author's other book that we read last year, 'Book Book'.

By: WANAK 016		2025-02-24 13:35:59

Beautiful writing, and shows Farrell's huge knowledge of so many aspects of life.

By: QUEEN 015		2025-01-16 14:51:31

A varied reaction to this one. We thought the factual background framing was a bit unnecessary - too close for comfort. Enjoyed the storytelling.

By: DUNED 001		2024-12-05 09:53:05

Very well-written. Relevant. We enjoyed the format linking the Covid pandemic to the plague and the structure of 'The Decameron'. We also thought the author's presence throughout was very well-written.

By: OXF 002		2024-10-10 09:22:22

Most people loved 'The Deck' and, as usual, a fascinating discussion ensued. Two of us have already decided to buy copies of the book as Christmas presents for friends.

By: DUNED 100		2024-09-24 11:49:56

Our group thoroughly enjoyed this book - especially the beautiful writing.

By: AUCK 027		2024-03-04 11:34:30

Full of imagination; a rewarding journey through the pages.