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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
hopeful
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
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
A story told by three diverse triplets seeking to make their world a better place.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
hopeful
informative
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
4.25⭐
G because this book while marketed for adults take place from the perspectives of teenagers and is pretty tame
This was an amazing audiobook with three distinct narrators as triplets try to find evidence that a chemical plant poisoned their town. As a chemical engineer who has worked at manufacturing plants, I have some really complex thoughts on this books. This story is (unfortunately) all too similar to issues experienced throughout the not just the US but the world... At the same time, I think it is important to look at why plants that cause harmful exposure exist and how our consumption contributes to this issue which was not explored in this book, partially due to nebulous form of the chemical. It does not excuse the negilgence of some operators and I firmly believe all plants have a license to operate from the communities around them.
But I also worry that given the prevalence of current scientific misunderstandings in our world that it could continue to build the idea that all chemical production is bad when chemical production is a key way to feed, shelter and clothe people among so many other things.
More updates to this review, sorry it's all over the place! I really loved the triplets' unique voices in this book, the diverse representation of different abilities (autism, wheelchair bound with limited speech and movement) and their unique bonds with each other. I loved their community. As someone who grew up in a small town, I always wanted to see more of the world but now I do miss having the neighbors around who knew me from age five onwards. I loved watching these girls grow and discover the world.
Ultimately, this book is an important story of both industry and the consequences of poor operation and corruption but also of three girls finding their own independent standings in the world apart from each other and their mother. I loved the character development and the science in this book is all too real but there are more nuances to the science than Laurie Frankel describes which ultimately is a drawback to me. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed movies like Erin Brockovich and cares about environmental justice.
G because this book while marketed for adults take place from the perspectives of teenagers and is pretty tame
This was an amazing audiobook with three distinct narrators as triplets try to find evidence that a chemical plant poisoned their town. As a chemical engineer who has worked at manufacturing plants, I have some really complex thoughts on this books. This story is (unfortunately) all too similar to issues experienced throughout the not just the US but the world... At the same time, I think it is important to look at why plants that cause harmful exposure exist and how our consumption contributes to this issue which was not explored in this book, partially due to nebulous form of the chemical. It does not excuse the negilgence of some operators and I firmly believe all plants have a license to operate from the communities around them.
But I also worry that given the prevalence of current scientific misunderstandings in our world that it could continue to build the idea that all chemical production is bad when chemical production is a key way to feed, shelter and clothe people among so many other things.
More updates to this review, sorry it's all over the place! I really loved the triplets' unique voices in this book, the diverse representation of different abilities (autism, wheelchair bound with limited speech and movement) and their unique bonds with each other. I loved their community. As someone who grew up in a small town, I always wanted to see more of the world but now I do miss having the neighbors around who knew me from age five onwards. I loved watching these girls grow and discover the world.
Ultimately, this book is an important story of both industry and the consequences of poor operation and corruption but also of three girls finding their own independent standings in the world apart from each other and their mother. I loved the character development and the science in this book is all too real but there are more nuances to the science than Laurie Frankel describes which ultimately is a drawback to me. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed movies like Erin Brockovich and cares about environmental justice.
One Two Three was a unique read for me. Many thanks to @librofm & @macmillan.audio for the ALC!
What made this unique to me is the setting and circumstances of the three protagonists. One Two Three follows the Mitchell triplets: Mab, Monday, and Mirabelle ad they come of age in the small town of Bourne. Isolated yet linked, this small town is still reeling from the aftermath of having its water poisoned 17 years ago. Due to this, many citizens of Bourne died, became seriously ill, and the upcoming generation (which the triplets belong to) was born with an extremely high level of birth defects. This catastrophe did not the Mitchell family untouched: with their father dying right before their birth, the triplets are raised by their single mother Nora who is hell bent on enacting justice on the guilty parties. Of the triplets Mab is born "normal;" while Monday appears to be on the Autistic spectrum disorder (she is not given a specific diagnosis); and Mirabelle has many physical disabilities, which included the lack of speech. The difference in the sisters is a pattern that most of their generation in Bourne fall into, so much so that the school shockingly (and problematically) has separated the students by: no disabilities, mental or learning disorders/disabilities, and children with physical disabilities. It's fascinating and horrific to think of a place where so many people have been altered due to a chemical leak. Although this book is a work of fiction, it was inspired by real towns that have been affected in similar ways. It was interesting and devastating to see how the town banded together in an attempt to take care of their own. Therefore, One Two Three offers a unique perspective on accessibility, environmental rights, and corporate greed.
At it's heart though, One Two Three is a coming of age story. The story is told in turns by the triplets, which causes humor and grief in their overlapping but differing viewpoints on themselves and events. The story starts up with change occurring in the small town for the first time in 17 years when a moving truck brings new residents to the town and awakens dormant secrets, history, and tragedy.
I really enjoyed the audiobook. The three narrators all did such a fantastic job bringing the girls voices alive. I also felt that they did a good job of respectfully and intentionally dealing with Mirabelle's voice/disability.
This is a great book with a lot of important points that deserve more attention, thought, and discussion. I found the writing to be really engaging, humorous at times, and generally heartfelt. It's expected publication date is June 8th 2021 by @henryholtbooks. Rounded up from 4.5 Stars.
What made this unique to me is the setting and circumstances of the three protagonists. One Two Three follows the Mitchell triplets: Mab, Monday, and Mirabelle ad they come of age in the small town of Bourne. Isolated yet linked, this small town is still reeling from the aftermath of having its water poisoned 17 years ago. Due to this, many citizens of Bourne died, became seriously ill, and the upcoming generation (which the triplets belong to) was born with an extremely high level of birth defects. This catastrophe did not the Mitchell family untouched: with their father dying right before their birth, the triplets are raised by their single mother Nora who is hell bent on enacting justice on the guilty parties. Of the triplets Mab is born "normal;" while Monday appears to be on the Autistic spectrum disorder (she is not given a specific diagnosis); and Mirabelle has many physical disabilities, which included the lack of speech. The difference in the sisters is a pattern that most of their generation in Bourne fall into, so much so that the school shockingly (and problematically) has separated the students by: no disabilities, mental or learning disorders/disabilities, and children with physical disabilities. It's fascinating and horrific to think of a place where so many people have been altered due to a chemical leak. Although this book is a work of fiction, it was inspired by real towns that have been affected in similar ways. It was interesting and devastating to see how the town banded together in an attempt to take care of their own. Therefore, One Two Three offers a unique perspective on accessibility, environmental rights, and corporate greed.
At it's heart though, One Two Three is a coming of age story. The story is told in turns by the triplets, which causes humor and grief in their overlapping but differing viewpoints on themselves and events. The story starts up with change occurring in the small town for the first time in 17 years when a moving truck brings new residents to the town and awakens dormant secrets, history, and tragedy.
I really enjoyed the audiobook. The three narrators all did such a fantastic job bringing the girls voices alive. I also felt that they did a good job of respectfully and intentionally dealing with Mirabelle's voice/disability.
This is a great book with a lot of important points that deserve more attention, thought, and discussion. I found the writing to be really engaging, humorous at times, and generally heartfelt. It's expected publication date is June 8th 2021 by @henryholtbooks. Rounded up from 4.5 Stars.
The alternating narrator scheme was annoying and there was too much artificial-seeming build-up to revealing the problem in the town. I suppose part of my frustration comes from the fact that the narrators are teens, but the whole thing moved too slowly, no character grabbed me as one to care about and I've just decided that life is too short to spend any more time on this particular book.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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:
Complicated
Thanks to the publisher for providing me with this ARC on NetGalley. This review is somewhat abridged. The full review can be found at https://bibliophilebookreviews.tumblr.com/post/652982311339589632/one-two-three
Before knowing anything about this novel, the title grabbed my attention. Then I read the tagline: In a town where nothing ever changes, suddenly everything does… And I implore you now, before you even read the rest of this review, to run – don’t walk – to your favorite book store (or your computer) and get this book!
Now, I loved everything about this book – everything! First, I love the format: successive chapters are narrated by Mab, then Monday, then Mirabel. Sometimes, they are narrating the same event or discovery from their own perspective, but often, they narrate pieces of the event that fit together. For example, Mab’s piece may take place at or after school, Monday’s at the library (which is in their house), and Mirabel’s at work with Nora.
This brings me to the second thing I love which is the characters. (Monday is my favorite!) The triplets have this amazing connection, all together and between pairs of them, but they’re so different. I’d also like to point out that Laurie Frankel does a great job of showcasing each girl’s strength – both in spite of and because of their differences.
The whole town is full of interesting people, as small towns are. (You’ll have decide for yourself if they’re “good” people, though.)
Third, I think Frankel did a fantastic job with this story, in regard to both plot and pacing. I was honestly shocked more than once, but I also smiled and laughed, and if I were the crying type, I would probably have cried some as well. I love the ideas that Frankel challenges in this story: what’s normal? What’s justice? What’s fair? Who’s responsible for righting wrongs, especially when everyone or no one is to blame?
For me, the ending of a story always weighs heavily in my rating. Throughout the book, I was so enthralled with the pieces of the story and trying to put them together myself. But suddenly, I found myself on the edge of my proverbial seat as the book approached the end. I was desperate to see who would win this time. In a fight that’s been going on nearly twenty years, is there even a win to be had? And win or lose, what will life look like for Bourners? I won’t say that Frankel wrote a cliffhanger ending because that’s not exactly true; it’s just a bit open. But I think she did a great job of giving us a glimpse into the town’s future. Or – in my Monday voice – to be more accurate, a possible future because the future, by definition is never known so many things are possible and you cannot know which possibility will happen until it does.
I loved this book. I cannot imagine that anyone would not. I highly recommend, and if you can, get the audiobook as well.
Before knowing anything about this novel, the title grabbed my attention. Then I read the tagline: In a town where nothing ever changes, suddenly everything does… And I implore you now, before you even read the rest of this review, to run – don’t walk – to your favorite book store (or your computer) and get this book!
Now, I loved everything about this book – everything! First, I love the format: successive chapters are narrated by Mab, then Monday, then Mirabel. Sometimes, they are narrating the same event or discovery from their own perspective, but often, they narrate pieces of the event that fit together. For example, Mab’s piece may take place at or after school, Monday’s at the library (which is in their house), and Mirabel’s at work with Nora.
This brings me to the second thing I love which is the characters. (Monday is my favorite!) The triplets have this amazing connection, all together and between pairs of them, but they’re so different. I’d also like to point out that Laurie Frankel does a great job of showcasing each girl’s strength – both in spite of and because of their differences.
The whole town is full of interesting people, as small towns are. (You’ll have decide for yourself if they’re “good” people, though.)
Third, I think Frankel did a fantastic job with this story, in regard to both plot and pacing. I was honestly shocked more than once, but I also smiled and laughed, and if I were the crying type, I would probably have cried some as well. I love the ideas that Frankel challenges in this story: what’s normal? What’s justice? What’s fair? Who’s responsible for righting wrongs, especially when everyone or no one is to blame?
For me, the ending of a story always weighs heavily in my rating. Throughout the book, I was so enthralled with the pieces of the story and trying to put them together myself. But suddenly, I found myself on the edge of my proverbial seat as the book approached the end. I was desperate to see who would win this time. In a fight that’s been going on nearly twenty years, is there even a win to be had? And win or lose, what will life look like for Bourners? I won’t say that Frankel wrote a cliffhanger ending because that’s not exactly true; it’s just a bit open. But I think she did a great job of giving us a glimpse into the town’s future. Or – in my Monday voice – to be more accurate, a possible future because the future, by definition is never known so many things are possible and you cannot know which possibility will happen until it does.
I loved this book. I cannot imagine that anyone would not. I highly recommend, and if you can, get the audiobook as well.