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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
slow-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, Drug use, Infertility, Terminal illness, Death of parent
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Complicated
The story of One Two Three is given to us in rotating chapters, through the voices of triplets: Mab, Monday and Maribel. This is a story of a town dealing with the aftermath of a chemical plant polluting the town’s water, how it impacted the community. The family that owns the plant coming back to town to re-open it a generation later. I loved the triplets and the strong character development with each one being their own person. The story of the town and characters were interesting, but I did find the pacing a bit slow. I also think this book reads a bit more like a YA book. I loved her previous book “This Is How It Always Is” and it’s hard not to compare the two. I liked this one less than that one, but I’m glad I read it because I loved the triplets and the sense of community.
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
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Reasons to read One Two Three, Laurie Frankel’s much-anticipated new novel following the success of her beloved This Is How It Always Is:
1. Mab. The first triplet born to Nora, named with one syllable, who at the age of sixteen loves with all her heart while carrying the burden and guilt of being the “normal” one.
2. Monday. The second triplet, two syllables, lover of books, defender of truth, physically capable but mentally and emotionally unique.
3. Mirabel. Third triplet, three syllables, insightful, empathetic, and eloquent but confined to a body that doesn’t work, only able to communicate through the tap of a finger or a robotic-sounding AAC device, and my favorite literary character of the last several years.
These three young women are the bright shining lights of this story about a small town dealing with the aftermath of Big Factory chemical pollution. Frankel has set them up to be the super heroes of her tale, the purveyors of justice. While I frequently winced when the action veered too close to Scooby-Doo “meddling kids” territory, I never stopped rooting for them to topple their Goliath.
I received advance copies of the e-book and audiobook from Henry Holt & Company and Macmillan Audio, respectively, via NetGalley. Both formats are recommended, with the audiobook benefiting from three distinct narrators and the inclusion of Mirabel’s AAC device for her dialogue.
Blog: https://www.confettibookshelf.com/
1. Mab. The first triplet born to Nora, named with one syllable, who at the age of sixteen loves with all her heart while carrying the burden and guilt of being the “normal” one.
2. Monday. The second triplet, two syllables, lover of books, defender of truth, physically capable but mentally and emotionally unique.
3. Mirabel. Third triplet, three syllables, insightful, empathetic, and eloquent but confined to a body that doesn’t work, only able to communicate through the tap of a finger or a robotic-sounding AAC device, and my favorite literary character of the last several years.
These three young women are the bright shining lights of this story about a small town dealing with the aftermath of Big Factory chemical pollution. Frankel has set them up to be the super heroes of her tale, the purveyors of justice. While I frequently winced when the action veered too close to Scooby-Doo “meddling kids” territory, I never stopped rooting for them to topple their Goliath.
I received advance copies of the e-book and audiobook from Henry Holt & Company and Macmillan Audio, respectively, via NetGalley. Both formats are recommended, with the audiobook benefiting from three distinct narrators and the inclusion of Mirabel’s AAC device for her dialogue.
Blog: https://www.confettibookshelf.com/
This is How it Always is continues to be one of my fav books and one I am constantly recommending so I was very excited to read this one. It is so different but still so good. This book just felt so unique to me. Three triplet sisters in a nonexistent American town, trying to prevent a past town tragedy from repeating itself. I loved getting the perspectives from the very different, yet connected, sisters. I just really loved this story!
While the book started a bit slow, the history of the triplets and the town of Bourne really moved this book into a gripping story that I found hard to put down. This emotional and physical turmoil that the town experienced and now being lived out by a new generation is compelling and helps readers understand how past events can change the future, for better or for worse.
The triplets use the perseverance instilled in them by their mother to push for change, justice, and support from the town, peers, and above as they take matters into their own hands - while handling teenage strife through school, relationships, and their own battles with their health.
This is a definite read into contemporary fiction, while being influenced by real events out of West Virginia.
The triplets use the perseverance instilled in them by their mother to push for change, justice, and support from the town, peers, and above as they take matters into their own hands - while handling teenage strife through school, relationships, and their own battles with their health.
This is a definite read into contemporary fiction, while being influenced by real events out of West Virginia.
Romeo and Juliet meets Erin Brockovich in this stunning new release from Laurie Frankel.
Nora Mitchell has triplet 16-year-old daughters...and a years-long grudge against a the chemical company that ruined their lives before they even began.
Mab, Monday, and Mirabel have spent their whole lives in the tiny, washed up town of Bourne, watching their mother fight an un-winnable fight. They’re each special in their own way, but they don’t think they’ll ever get the chance to show it...until...everything changes. Forever.
This book is a fascinating David vs. Goliath story mixed with a coming-of-age tale. It tackles topics like family, the environment, and capitalistic greed. I listened to this as an audiobook, and they did an amazing job vocally showing the difference between the three girls. If you have the opportunity to get the audiobook, I highly recommend it!
Thanks to NetGalley for the audiobook arc in exchange for my honest review.
Nora Mitchell has triplet 16-year-old daughters...and a years-long grudge against a the chemical company that ruined their lives before they even began.
Mab, Monday, and Mirabel have spent their whole lives in the tiny, washed up town of Bourne, watching their mother fight an un-winnable fight. They’re each special in their own way, but they don’t think they’ll ever get the chance to show it...until...everything changes. Forever.
This book is a fascinating David vs. Goliath story mixed with a coming-of-age tale. It tackles topics like family, the environment, and capitalistic greed. I listened to this as an audiobook, and they did an amazing job vocally showing the difference between the three girls. If you have the opportunity to get the audiobook, I highly recommend it!
Thanks to NetGalley for the audiobook arc in exchange for my honest review.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I had high hopes for this book because This Is How It Always Is is one of my favourite books. I didn’t love it but I definitely didn’t hate it. I enjoyed the three perspectives and the story line, I just found it a bit far fetched at times and I’m still not sure how I feel about the character disabilities and how they were portrayed. For the most part, I think she did a good job of describing the characters and I appreciate the representation. I loved the sisters and their relationships to each other and their mother. I also loved the characters who reside in the town. Would love to discuss with someone once they’ve read it. Could make for an interesting discussion about environmental impact and policies that are way over my head. I enjoyed reading this book, it just wasn’t as loved as TIHIAS, which might be unfair to compare it to!