If I Told You Once by Judy Budnitz

If I Told You Once

Judy Budnitz

294 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical magical realism adventurous reflective slow-paced
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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

4.0
based on 139 reviews

Moods

reflective: 87%

emotional: 75%

challenging: 62%

dark: 62%

adventurous: 50%

mysterious: 50%

hopeful: 25%

sad: 25%

inspiring: 12%

tense: 12%


Pace

40% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

40% of readers chose A mix
60% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

90% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
60% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose No
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No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

77% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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