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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
One is for Mab, the daughter who takes care of her family.
Two is for Monday, the town librarian who's devoted to yellow.
Three is for Mirabel, the smartest girl they know, even if she can't speak.
Thank you to Macmillan Audio for providing this gifted ALC on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review - it's my favorite audiobook of the year so far!
The Mitchell triplets are celebrities in the small town of Bourne, where their mother has spent their entire life fighting Belsum Chemical. She believes that chemical runoff from their plant has resulted in high rates of cancer and birth defects in the town. When the family behind Belsum returns to reopen the plant, the Mitchells work to uncover the mysteries behind their town's troubles.
If you loved Laurie Frankel's previous book This Is How It Always Is, I bet you'll love this one. The characters here are equally well-drawn and endearing - I loved hearing each of the sister's voices in their respective chapters (titled one, two, and three). Each girl deals with the family and town strife in her own unique way, but you can feel the love and support they have for each other. Monday's autism and Mirabel's physical disabilities are handled with respect, keeping them from becoming caricatures.
I highly recommend the audiobook - each narrator does a great job portraying the girls. Mirabel's sections also include her text-to-speech app, something I'd never heard in an audiobook before. Mab's narrator is especially strong - the emotion in her voice as she deals with the darkness of Belsum is so moving.
This book deals not only with the environmental fallout of Belsum but also the economic impact of the plant's closure, showing us how desperate residents would rather take their chances on an unsafe job than have no job at all. If you're interested in this topic, definitely also check out the nonfiction Mill Town. Readers interested in character-driven stories, social justice, and the environment should not miss this one!
Two is for Monday, the town librarian who's devoted to yellow.
Three is for Mirabel, the smartest girl they know, even if she can't speak.
Thank you to Macmillan Audio for providing this gifted ALC on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review - it's my favorite audiobook of the year so far!
The Mitchell triplets are celebrities in the small town of Bourne, where their mother has spent their entire life fighting Belsum Chemical. She believes that chemical runoff from their plant has resulted in high rates of cancer and birth defects in the town. When the family behind Belsum returns to reopen the plant, the Mitchells work to uncover the mysteries behind their town's troubles.
If you loved Laurie Frankel's previous book This Is How It Always Is, I bet you'll love this one. The characters here are equally well-drawn and endearing - I loved hearing each of the sister's voices in their respective chapters (titled one, two, and three). Each girl deals with the family and town strife in her own unique way, but you can feel the love and support they have for each other. Monday's autism and Mirabel's physical disabilities are handled with respect, keeping them from becoming caricatures.
I highly recommend the audiobook - each narrator does a great job portraying the girls. Mirabel's sections also include her text-to-speech app, something I'd never heard in an audiobook before. Mab's narrator is especially strong - the emotion in her voice as she deals with the darkness of Belsum is so moving.
This book deals not only with the environmental fallout of Belsum but also the economic impact of the plant's closure, showing us how desperate residents would rather take their chances on an unsafe job than have no job at all. If you're interested in this topic, definitely also check out the nonfiction Mill Town. Readers interested in character-driven stories, social justice, and the environment should not miss this one!
A story about triplets growing up in a small town where their water was polluted by a large chemical company. I liked it - it was different, quirky, and I fell in love with the characters ! Recommended by my favorite podcast Currently Reading.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
funny
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
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:
Yes
emotional
medium-paced
inspiring
mysterious
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
The reason I originally gave this book three stars has much more to do with me than the book: I love fast-paced thrillers, and then I need a break from them so I read something different, and then it feels slow and so I get bored and am disappointed. However, this book was good: One, Two, and Three were all likeable and relatable characters, and the premise/plot were intriguing enough to hold my attention.
I wasn’t sure if Laurie Frankel could live up to This is How It Always Is glory, but she sure did. I loved this book and the ending really brought this book into 5-star territory for me.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No