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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
“We all live downstream” Laurie Frankel
I went into this book pretty blind, I only knew that the audiobook was really good and it had a full cast which is an instant listen for me! But what Laurie Frankel did with this story was so remarkable that I think everyone should read it.
The town of Borne is inspired by events that happened in West Virginia when a chemical spill caused severe water contamination. While Laurie was greatly saddened by this news she was impacted to tell a story of her own specifically focusing on the aftermath. Borne is what remains of a town after 20 years have passed and the citizens are left to fend for themselves.
The representation in the story was amazing, I loved that you could find a piece of yourself in all of the triplets while learning so much from them as well. Mirabel was my favorite character and because of her disabilities she is able to listen, and read and learn more than most others making her the smartest 16 year old girl. I loved that the audiobook used a text to talk device to bring her voice to life while keeping the authenticity of her character. Every town needs a Mab, Monday & Mirabel to take down shady corporations.
I went into this book pretty blind, I only knew that the audiobook was really good and it had a full cast which is an instant listen for me! But what Laurie Frankel did with this story was so remarkable that I think everyone should read it.
The town of Borne is inspired by events that happened in West Virginia when a chemical spill caused severe water contamination. While Laurie was greatly saddened by this news she was impacted to tell a story of her own specifically focusing on the aftermath. Borne is what remains of a town after 20 years have passed and the citizens are left to fend for themselves.
The representation in the story was amazing, I loved that you could find a piece of yourself in all of the triplets while learning so much from them as well. Mirabel was my favorite character and because of her disabilities she is able to listen, and read and learn more than most others making her the smartest 16 year old girl. I loved that the audiobook used a text to talk device to bring her voice to life while keeping the authenticity of her character. Every town needs a Mab, Monday & Mirabel to take down shady corporations.
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Told from the perspective of triplets living in the small town of Bourne. Mab, One, is the oldest and what you would consider "normal." Monday, Two, is the middle and has some eccentric and unique qualities but seen as physically capable. Mirabel, Three, is the youngest and perhaps the smartest of them all but confined to a body that doesn't "work" properly and communicates via an AAC device.
The main draw of the book are definitely the characters. The Mitchell sisters are compelling and their differences provided a great perspective to the story. I loved the diverse representation and it was very impactful. The plot of the storyline as time was a bit hard to follow for me. While it gave major Erin Brockovich vibes, it told a story of its own. The poisoning of the town was heartbreaking because not only does it happen in fictional town but in real life as well. I would recommend this if you're looking for a thought-provoking, character driven, environmental justice read.
The main draw of the book are definitely the characters. The Mitchell sisters are compelling and their differences provided a great perspective to the story. I loved the diverse representation and it was very impactful. The plot of the storyline as time was a bit hard to follow for me. While it gave major Erin Brockovich vibes, it told a story of its own. The poisoning of the town was heartbreaking because not only does it happen in fictional town but in real life as well. I would recommend this if you're looking for a thought-provoking, character driven, environmental justice read.
Intelligent, thoughtful, and filled with great vocabulary, the impressions of this story deepen with every page, culminating in the triumph of these three unforgettable sisters.
This was such a good book. This novel could have come across as sad and depressing but with Laurie Frankel ability to weave quirkiness, humour, love and heartbreak it became a charming novel about a towns strength and resilience in the aftermath of it’s water supply being contaminated by a chemical company.
This story is told through the eyes of triplets Mab (only job is to get good grades and get out of Bourne), Monday (the towns purveyor of books, and is on the autism spectrum) and Mirabel (the smartest of them all but is confined to a wheelchair and is unable to speak without a voice computer). These three girls brought this story to life with their unique perspectives and great character development.
I must say it did take me a little bit to get into the story and distinguish between these three voices but once I got into it I really enjoyed this David vs. Goliath story and would recommend it to anyone who likes character driven novels.
This story is told through the eyes of triplets Mab (only job is to get good grades and get out of Bourne), Monday (the towns purveyor of books, and is on the autism spectrum) and Mirabel (the smartest of them all but is confined to a wheelchair and is unable to speak without a voice computer). These three girls brought this story to life with their unique perspectives and great character development.
I must say it did take me a little bit to get into the story and distinguish between these three voices but once I got into it I really enjoyed this David vs. Goliath story and would recommend it to anyone who likes character driven novels.
dark
emotional
funny
sad
slow-paced
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It sounds dark, I know, but it will happen to you too, to you and your family and your own. It sounds dark, but that's apt for somewhere that's had its day in the sun. These places, they don't last long. They don't stay. But while they're here, they're safe and whole, like cocoons, like eggs, on the way to somewhere else, yes, but for the moment, a world entire.
Honestly, I had no idea what this book was about going in. I just new that I loved Laurie Frankel's other book This is How it Always Is so I figured it was a good bet. I both listened and read this one, and I do have to mention that the audiobook is quite great. The narrators really captured the characters and the story perfectly.
So. What was this one about? This is like if Erin Brockovich was 16 year old triplets. Basically, One, Two and Three are the nicknames for Mab, Monday and Mirabel, sisters living in the fictional town of Bourne, where a chemical plant has destroyed the water and subsequently, the town. In a classic tale of industry vs morality, the family spends nearly two decades in a lawsuit against Belsum Chemical for poisoning their water, and getting nowhere. But when Belsum Chemical moves back into town, the young women take matters into their own hands, and the town is Bourne again.
With alternate narration between One, Two, and Three, the reader is a taken on a fictional journey with very real world implications. As the author notes at the beginning, while Bourne is a fictional town, the events that happened in Bourne have happened and continue to happen all across this world. It is a tale of greed, and it encompasses all the greatest and worst parts of humanity. While it wasn't necessarily earth-shattering, I truly enjoyed the individuality of these three sisters and rooted for them every step of the way.
A pretty solid 4 stars on this one.
Honestly, I had no idea what this book was about going in. I just new that I loved Laurie Frankel's other book This is How it Always Is so I figured it was a good bet. I both listened and read this one, and I do have to mention that the audiobook is quite great. The narrators really captured the characters and the story perfectly.
So. What was this one about? This is like if Erin Brockovich was 16 year old triplets. Basically, One, Two and Three are the nicknames for Mab, Monday and Mirabel, sisters living in the fictional town of Bourne, where a chemical plant has destroyed the water and subsequently, the town. In a classic tale of industry vs morality, the family spends nearly two decades in a lawsuit against Belsum Chemical for poisoning their water, and getting nowhere. But when Belsum Chemical moves back into town, the young women take matters into their own hands, and the town is Bourne again.
With alternate narration between One, Two, and Three, the reader is a taken on a fictional journey with very real world implications. As the author notes at the beginning, while Bourne is a fictional town, the events that happened in Bourne have happened and continue to happen all across this world. It is a tale of greed, and it encompasses all the greatest and worst parts of humanity. While it wasn't necessarily earth-shattering, I truly enjoyed the individuality of these three sisters and rooted for them every step of the way.
A pretty solid 4 stars on this one.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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