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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I love her writing! Characters and storyline was all very well written, but the ending was too unrealistic for me to give this a higher rating. Overall, a solid and enjoyable story.
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book fell flat for me. After This is How it Always Is, I was expecting more. It held my attention and characters were likeable but it felt like something was missing.
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The “eco-thriller” genre is booming. And Laurie Frankel’s new book, “One Two Three,” is a great addition to the growing list of books about the environment. In particular, she writes about polluted waters and their effects a generation later.
The town of Bourne faces a catastrophe when a chemical plant contaminates the waters. Then it closes down and leaves everyone in its wake affected. Twenty years later, the residents have birth defects, cancer and other disabilities. Not to mention, no one new is coming to town.
This book is about Norah, the mother of three girls, who is waging a very long legal battle against the company. It’s shows her grit and determination to see it through, despite the cost and people trying to back out. Norah’s daughters—triplets—are central characters who each narrate their own viewpoint. This is an unusual but relatable family.
I love that Frankel includes a person with a disability. In fact, one of the three sisters, Mirabelle, communicates using an AAC device. (AAC = Augmentative and Alternative Communication). Macmillan Audio uses special effects in the editing process. They enable the narrator’s voice to sound like an authentic computer-generated voice.
The audiobook is bound to make this a better story. That's due to the awesome voice talent of Emma Galvin, Jesse Vilinsky and Rebecca Soler. They create fantastic, memorable characters. And they help us relate to the young high school teens who sound like sisters!
Frankel accomplishes her goal of wanting to be more inclusive with her storytelling. And she shines a light on the need for accessibility and accommodation. She also shows how young people can be the voice of change and help take action. Her triplets are inspiring and empowering young women!
My only wish is that this book had less content. There’s too much build up. It took about a third of the way into the story where Frankel’s girls make their point, and then it gets good.
Many thanks to Macmillan Audio for giving me access to an advanced listener copy of the book, via NetGalley. This is my honest review.
The town of Bourne faces a catastrophe when a chemical plant contaminates the waters. Then it closes down and leaves everyone in its wake affected. Twenty years later, the residents have birth defects, cancer and other disabilities. Not to mention, no one new is coming to town.
This book is about Norah, the mother of three girls, who is waging a very long legal battle against the company. It’s shows her grit and determination to see it through, despite the cost and people trying to back out. Norah’s daughters—triplets—are central characters who each narrate their own viewpoint. This is an unusual but relatable family.
I love that Frankel includes a person with a disability. In fact, one of the three sisters, Mirabelle, communicates using an AAC device. (AAC = Augmentative and Alternative Communication). Macmillan Audio uses special effects in the editing process. They enable the narrator’s voice to sound like an authentic computer-generated voice.
The audiobook is bound to make this a better story. That's due to the awesome voice talent of Emma Galvin, Jesse Vilinsky and Rebecca Soler. They create fantastic, memorable characters. And they help us relate to the young high school teens who sound like sisters!
Frankel accomplishes her goal of wanting to be more inclusive with her storytelling. And she shines a light on the need for accessibility and accommodation. She also shows how young people can be the voice of change and help take action. Her triplets are inspiring and empowering young women!
My only wish is that this book had less content. There’s too much build up. It took about a third of the way into the story where Frankel’s girls make their point, and then it gets good.
Many thanks to Macmillan Audio for giving me access to an advanced listener copy of the book, via NetGalley. This is my honest review.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
As insightful and thought-provoking as it is touching and engaging.