If I Told You Once by Judy Budnitz

If I Told You Once

Judy Budnitz

304 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical magical realism adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

In her utterly original novel about mothers, daughters, and love, Judy Budnitz gives the traditional folktale an electrifying twist as she follows four generations of women from an Eastern European village to the tenements of an American city. Ele...

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Community Reviews Summary of 63 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
adventurous 66%
dark 66%
mysterious 66%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
sad 33%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.0

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