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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
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:
Yes
I didn’t know anything about ONE TWO THREE before starting Laurie Frankel’s newest release. All I was told was that I had to read it because it involved a library and honestly, I think that was all the information I needed before I started reading. In this story fighting for environmental justice, the Mitchell triplets in the tiny town of Bourne fight for their fundamental, human rights to clean water. There’s Mab, who just wants to get out of this town and get into college, Monday, on the spectrum, and the town’s “librarian” who refuses to let you select books yourself, and Mirabel, who has cerebral palsy and wants her shot at true love.
While the story does drag a bit, I really enjoyed this character-deep dive set amongst an environmental justice story. While I am usually not the biggest fan of character-driven novels, I enjoyed reading from the triplets' different perspectives to understand their thought processes, aspirations, and connections to the small town of Bourne. It is definitely a slower read, but if you enjoy touching novels that highlight the beauty of small towns, this one is for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Chronic illness, Medical content, Grief
Moderate: Cancer, Infertility, Death of parent
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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:
Yes
WHAT A TIME THIS WAS WOW
the last chapter was kinda lame and i was beyond annoyed with the romance, but the mystery aspect had me hooked the entire time. i was desperate to know how things would unfold for this little town. and most importantly, i thought each of the sisters had a distinct voice and a valuable perspective.
reading books like this makes me wish i had a youtube channel so i could vlog my experience. the amount of times i was yelling or flipping out over what went on in this book would have been quality content. instead y’all get goodreads updates in all caps :)
the last chapter was kinda lame and i was beyond annoyed with the romance, but the mystery aspect had me hooked the entire time. i was desperate to know how things would unfold for this little town. and most importantly, i thought each of the sisters had a distinct voice and a valuable perspective.
reading books like this makes me wish i had a youtube channel so i could vlog my experience. the amount of times i was yelling or flipping out over what went on in this book would have been quality content. instead y’all get goodreads updates in all caps :)
emotional
mysterious
sad
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:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
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
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
informative
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
informative
reflective
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
A very unique 3 point-of-view story about a poisoned and broken small town and their fight for justice. Major Erin Brockovich vibes. I felt so much for these people but aspects of the story were a little too far fetched and the book drug along at times. A very character driven; intentional book. Editing to add that several people/reviews have said the audio is good if not better than physically reading this one.
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adventurous
challenging
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