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emfass's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
5.0
This was one of my two favorite fiction books I read in 2021. I love this book so. freaking. much.
Triplet teenage sisters rotate narration through each chapter of this book about a small town dealing with the fallout of a chemical plant ravaging their area 17 years ago. That description alone would not have pulled me in, and I never would’ve picked this one up if not for Bad Bitch Book Club, but the narration is SO DAMN GOOD, and the story is part coming-of-age, part mystery, part Erin Brockovich vibes, and just incredibly compelling, fun, and poignant. Also heard from a friend who is a disability rights advocate that this book gets disability representation right.
If you like audiobooks at all or are interested to try them, I would almost recommend this one on audio over reading with your eyeballs. Jesse Vilinsky (One/Mab), Emma Galvin (Two/Monday), and Rebecca Soler (Three/Mirabel) each narrate one of the Mitchell sisters, and the effect is so gripping and delightful, and also really helped me keep the narration straight. Emma Galvin especially is just SO incredible and so much fun as Monday.
Side note: It turns out my two favorite non-romance fiction books of the year (this one and The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow) were each about three sisters teaming up to kick ass and fight patriarchy & capitalism. Which is pretty fun and also should be a surprise to exactly nobody. 😆
Triplet teenage sisters rotate narration through each chapter of this book about a small town dealing with the fallout of a chemical plant ravaging their area 17 years ago. That description alone would not have pulled me in, and I never would’ve picked this one up if not for Bad Bitch Book Club, but the narration is SO DAMN GOOD, and the story is part coming-of-age, part mystery, part Erin Brockovich vibes, and just incredibly compelling, fun, and poignant. Also heard from a friend who is a disability rights advocate that this book gets disability representation right.
If you like audiobooks at all or are interested to try them, I would almost recommend this one on audio over reading with your eyeballs. Jesse Vilinsky (One/Mab), Emma Galvin (Two/Monday), and Rebecca Soler (Three/Mirabel) each narrate one of the Mitchell sisters, and the effect is so gripping and delightful, and also really helped me keep the narration straight. Emma Galvin especially is just SO incredible and so much fun as Monday.
Side note: It turns out my two favorite non-romance fiction books of the year (this one and The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow) were each about three sisters teaming up to kick ass and fight patriarchy & capitalism. Which is pretty fun and also should be a surprise to exactly nobody. 😆
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Gaslighting, and Grief
Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Bullying, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, and Medical content
Minor: Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
lgmelcher's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? No
5.0
Laurie Frankel is supremely skilled at crafting complicated, realistic and absolutely unforgettable characters. She drops them into situations that you didn't see coming, and she keeps them safe while they find their way out. This book in particular would be a great fit for fans of Angie Kim's 'Miracle Creek.' One thing I especially liked about the community Frankel created in this novel is the perspective it provides on ableism and disability rights, although that's not the central tension of the storyline. This will be a Top 10 Book of 2021 for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Cancer, and Grief
Minor: Bullying
sfbookgirl's review
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
4.0
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: Chronic illness, Medical content, Grief, and Bullying
Moderate: Death of parent, Infertility, and Cancer
liblibby's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
fast-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? No
4.75
I was nervous about how the author of this book would handle the topic of disability. I feel like she did an excellent job but I will be paying closer attention to the press around this book as we get closer to publication to see what the disability community has to say about this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death of parent, Grief, and Medical content
Moderate: Bullying
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