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 78 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
emotional 75%
mysterious 75%
reflective 75%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.0

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