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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
tense
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
A small town is fighting for the lives of its community members after a chemical pant poisons the water and kills so many or leaves so many with life altering disabilities. When the chemical plant shuts down, the members of the small town hope that is the end of things, but when I new family moves to town in hopes of reopening the plant, everything changes.
This was definitely one of my most anticipated books of 2021 because I loved Frankel's last book This is the Way it Always is. One Two Three was hard to get through. Frankel's writing has a distinct rhythm and in her last novel the flow of her writing complimented the story and showcased Frankel's skilled storytelling abilities. In One Two Three, I never managed to slip into the flow of the writing and instead of showcasing Frankel's ability, I feel it muddled everything and made the story feel rather wooden.
I think the lengths Frankel went to bring her characters to life really sang, but it was the only story element that really popped for me. I struggled to get to the end of this novel I set it down so many times and almost didn't pick it up. Wil I still read whatever Frankel puts out? Absolutely, this latest installment was just not for me.
This was definitely one of my most anticipated books of 2021 because I loved Frankel's last book This is the Way it Always is. One Two Three was hard to get through. Frankel's writing has a distinct rhythm and in her last novel the flow of her writing complimented the story and showcased Frankel's skilled storytelling abilities. In One Two Three, I never managed to slip into the flow of the writing and instead of showcasing Frankel's ability, I feel it muddled everything and made the story feel rather wooden.
I think the lengths Frankel went to bring her characters to life really sang, but it was the only story element that really popped for me. I struggled to get to the end of this novel I set it down so many times and almost didn't pick it up. Wil I still read whatever Frankel puts out? Absolutely, this latest installment was just not for me.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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
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I always like to offer up one solid audiobook for your stack each month, and I cannot recommend enough "One, Two Three" as your choice for next month.
(Curious to learn more about this author- check out my exclusive interview over here about her novel, "This is How It Always Is").
Frankel decided to write this story after reading about the real-life consequences of a small town's polluted water by a local factory. She wanted to explore this concept with a fictional city dealing with these health consequences decades later and tells this story through the eyes of three sisters.
Triplets (Mirabel, Monday, and Mab) have faced numerous challenges due to the town's water crisis.
Unfortunately, they are just three of many residents who have faced health and personal difficulties due to this tragedy.
Their town's story, in fact, made national news when the water turned green, was declared unfit for use, and caused detrimental harm to the residents.
That's why it is so surprising when a moving truck arrives with a new family to take up residence there. The town's residents discover that there is quite a history with this particular family and a shocking reason they have decided to return. Their presence could change everything and stirs up the past in significant ways that affect all three sisters.
As an audiobook, this is a magnificent treat that really sucks you into the story.
The producer utilized three narrators to tell the story, and, notably, one of these sisters uses voice software that adds such a unique element to this story that I'll be surprised if we don't see this one winning an Audie this year.
In addition, Frankel has such strong writing chops that this would be an outstanding selection for any book club.
I can't say enough good things about this story and know that it will be making my "best reads of 2021," for sure!
I always like to offer up one solid audiobook for your stack each month, and I cannot recommend enough "One, Two Three" as your choice for next month.
(Curious to learn more about this author- check out my exclusive interview over here about her novel, "This is How It Always Is").
Frankel decided to write this story after reading about the real-life consequences of a small town's polluted water by a local factory. She wanted to explore this concept with a fictional city dealing with these health consequences decades later and tells this story through the eyes of three sisters.
Triplets (Mirabel, Monday, and Mab) have faced numerous challenges due to the town's water crisis.
Unfortunately, they are just three of many residents who have faced health and personal difficulties due to this tragedy.
Their town's story, in fact, made national news when the water turned green, was declared unfit for use, and caused detrimental harm to the residents.
That's why it is so surprising when a moving truck arrives with a new family to take up residence there. The town's residents discover that there is quite a history with this particular family and a shocking reason they have decided to return. Their presence could change everything and stirs up the past in significant ways that affect all three sisters.
As an audiobook, this is a magnificent treat that really sucks you into the story.
The producer utilized three narrators to tell the story, and, notably, one of these sisters uses voice software that adds such a unique element to this story that I'll be surprised if we don't see this one winning an Audie this year.
In addition, Frankel has such strong writing chops that this would be an outstanding selection for any book club.
I can't say enough good things about this story and know that it will be making my "best reads of 2021," for sure!
Laurie Frankel became an immediate “must-buy” author after “This is How it Always Is” and this next novel did not disappoint! While I ultimately still prefer TIHIAI, I absolutely loved getting to know the three sisters in One Two Three. I thought individually their characters were so well-developed… I low-key wanted to be the fourth sister. I didn’t think the sister’s relationships with others were very well-developed and I wasn’t a big fan of the ending. With that said, I love Frankel’s writing style and I think it was an incredibly tough undertaking to write for these three very different sisters. 3.5 stars!
adventurous
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes