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304 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 92 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
adventurous 60%
dark 60%
mysterious 60%
challenging 40%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%
Pace
fast 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 42%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual assault
304 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 92 reviews
Moods
reflective 80%
adventurous 60%
dark 60%
mysterious 60%
challenging 40%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%
Pace
fast 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 42%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual assault