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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
Thank you Goodreads Giveaways and Henry Holt for an advanced copy of this book. What originally attracted me to this book was the story being told through alternating viewpoints of three sisters. I love these types of stories and this one did not disappoint. I will admit that it took some time to get all the characters straight but after reading two or three chapters in each sister's perspective everything was much clearer. Highlights of the book included the wonderful character development and slight element of mystery sprinkled in.
emotional
reflective
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
I wanted to love this more than I did. It took me a bit to keep up with the rotating perspectives. I still love the way she writes characters but I was bored for a lot of it.
This is a complicated novel that covers a lot of ground. First and most importantly, this is the story of three sisters. They take turns narrating, so that the reader gets to know them and gets well rounded views of what's going on in their family and their town.
Second, this is a novel about a small town that has suffered horribly from environmental contamination. We get to know the members of the town and their stories through the eyes of the Mitchell sisters. Frankel weaves together personal narratives with historical anecdotes and scientific facts to tell a sweeping story full of heartbreak, yet there is hope and humor as well.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Emma Galvin, Jesse Villnsky, and Rebecca Soper. They each do an exceptional job bringing personality to the sisters and emotion to the story.
The middle of the book drags, it could definitely stand to be shorter. Otherwise it's a powerful read and I highly recommend it for readers of literary fiction.
Second, this is a novel about a small town that has suffered horribly from environmental contamination. We get to know the members of the town and their stories through the eyes of the Mitchell sisters. Frankel weaves together personal narratives with historical anecdotes and scientific facts to tell a sweeping story full of heartbreak, yet there is hope and humor as well.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Emma Galvin, Jesse Villnsky, and Rebecca Soper. They each do an exceptional job bringing personality to the sisters and emotion to the story.
The middle of the book drags, it could definitely stand to be shorter. Otherwise it's a powerful read and I highly recommend it for readers of literary fiction.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
read my full review here: https://www.howdidthatbookend.com/one-two-three-laurie-frankel/
Thank you to @librofm and @macmillan.audio for an ALC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I’ve seen this book around a lot recently, so when it popped up as one of the ALC options on #librofm I knew I had to request it. The premise is unlike anything else I have read before! Those who enjoyed Good Neighbors will also enjoy this read, though.
On audio, I was worried that it would be difficult to keep these three sisters straight, but that wasn’t the case at all, thanks to a clever little trick the author tells us right in the beginning. The three narrators also do an incredible job of making their voices sound like the character’s personality, if that makes sense. Especially well done are the voices of Monday, who is autistic, and Mirabel, who is unable to speak without the use of technology. I loved how each of the triplets was telling her own perspective of the same story, but how the three different narrations came together to tell the whole thing. I thought the overlapping points of view were very well done.
Frankel attacks many complicated themes, foremost being the environmental and political issues that the chemical plant poses. She also addresses disability, misdiagnosis of diseases, ableism, elitism, and income inequality.
Overall, this book was extremely clever and unique, both in the plot and also the characters and the narration. This is definitely one you should try to get your hands on!
Thank you to @librofm and @macmillan.audio for an ALC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I’ve seen this book around a lot recently, so when it popped up as one of the ALC options on #librofm I knew I had to request it. The premise is unlike anything else I have read before! Those who enjoyed Good Neighbors will also enjoy this read, though.
On audio, I was worried that it would be difficult to keep these three sisters straight, but that wasn’t the case at all, thanks to a clever little trick the author tells us right in the beginning. The three narrators also do an incredible job of making their voices sound like the character’s personality, if that makes sense. Especially well done are the voices of Monday, who is autistic, and Mirabel, who is unable to speak without the use of technology. I loved how each of the triplets was telling her own perspective of the same story, but how the three different narrations came together to tell the whole thing. I thought the overlapping points of view were very well done.
Frankel attacks many complicated themes, foremost being the environmental and political issues that the chemical plant poses. She also addresses disability, misdiagnosis of diseases, ableism, elitism, and income inequality.
Overall, this book was extremely clever and unique, both in the plot and also the characters and the narration. This is definitely one you should try to get your hands on!
This was an absolute delight! It was hard to follow Frankel’s “This is How It Always Is” but this book was wonderful in its own way! I’m inspired by the triplets - and their oneness but also in their individuality. I love the fight for justice with the reality of human behaviour. Totally recommend!
I was so appreciative of the chance to read Laurie Frankel's new book One Two Three as I am a big fan of This is How It Always Is. What can I say about this book? It is timely in its focus on environmental threats, delightfully quirky, written with a wonderful amount of detail but with a light hand (so messages are not pushed on the reader but are just there for the reader to discover), and the book is a again another celebration of daily life, families, and diverse bodies and characters. Ms. Frankel's love for her characters is always to be admired as is her ability to respect the reader to understand the messages she wishes to convey while allowing the reader, and her characters, to uncover meaning on their own.
As with This is How It Always is, One Two Three reflects Ms. Frankel's joyful celebration of all voices, bodies, and her emphasis, to me, on how young people are to be celebrated and respected. I loved how I came to admire each of the three sisters (triplets) in this novel and how felt like I was a part of the small town Bourne, impacted by a chemical pollution scandal and possibly pervasive secrets around the town's past; these characters were presented as strong, capable, and valued members of their community and I appreciated the details about how this unique community responded to, and did not reject, deny, or give up on each other and instead found ways to make space for each person. The story was unfolded as a journey of love, strength, justice, and diverse bodies and minds and it was a wonderful journey to be read.
For me the strongest themes in Ms. Frankel's work are also social justice, family, strength, endurance/resilience, and an ability to laugh, see humor, in every day life and in persistent challenges. I love the respect for the characters, the quirkiness she integrates into their voices and interactions, and that she see strength in people when others may only see weakness. This book is filled with unique voices, joy and humor in the face of adversity and challenges, and a celebration of small towns, strong women, and sibling love. This is a vibrant story filled with timely topics about ecological welfare, the impact of pollution on communities, social justice, and diversity. I look forward to rereading this book with my book club as I am sure it will be a popular choice and sharing it with those I know will appreciate this topics and quirkiness that this book embraces.
As with This is How It Always is, One Two Three reflects Ms. Frankel's joyful celebration of all voices, bodies, and her emphasis, to me, on how young people are to be celebrated and respected. I loved how I came to admire each of the three sisters (triplets) in this novel and how felt like I was a part of the small town Bourne, impacted by a chemical pollution scandal and possibly pervasive secrets around the town's past; these characters were presented as strong, capable, and valued members of their community and I appreciated the details about how this unique community responded to, and did not reject, deny, or give up on each other and instead found ways to make space for each person. The story was unfolded as a journey of love, strength, justice, and diverse bodies and minds and it was a wonderful journey to be read.
For me the strongest themes in Ms. Frankel's work are also social justice, family, strength, endurance/resilience, and an ability to laugh, see humor, in every day life and in persistent challenges. I love the respect for the characters, the quirkiness she integrates into their voices and interactions, and that she see strength in people when others may only see weakness. This book is filled with unique voices, joy and humor in the face of adversity and challenges, and a celebration of small towns, strong women, and sibling love. This is a vibrant story filled with timely topics about ecological welfare, the impact of pollution on communities, social justice, and diversity. I look forward to rereading this book with my book club as I am sure it will be a popular choice and sharing it with those I know will appreciate this topics and quirkiness that this book embraces.
I love Laurie Frankel’s writing. I fell in love with it after reading THIS IS HOW IT ALWAYS IS, and I felt the same reading ONE TWO THREE. She has a way of interweaving so many important topics and conversations that I didn’t even bat an eye to all the storylines included.
With that being said, I did think the story was a tad long.
Even though it was long, I fell in love with the triplets, Mab, Monday, and Mirabel. They’re adorable yet awkward, all embodying different personalities despite being womb mates. Their coming of age and evolution really pulled at the heart strings. The main point of the story at large is somehow both devastating and hopeful. Without giving much away, I did think the ending would be different.
If you’re looking to learn how to write a multiple POV book, read this one.
Content warnings: chronic illness, grief, ableism, cancer, death of parent, infertility, addiction
Big thank you to Henry Holt and Co for the eARC, and Libro FM for the ALC!
A complex, rich book about a very memorable set of triplets, a town struck by tragedy and stumbling forward anyway, and the lengths they're willing to go to in order to save it. I loved all three of the main characters so much and was so impressed by how Frankel was able to create such a distinctive voice for each one of them.