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One Two Three
by Laurie Frankel
There is so much to love about Laurie Frankel’s new novel One, Two, Three. First, let’s talk about the cast of strong female characters. Nora is a single mom raising her triplets in a small town called Bourne. Something terrible happened in Bourne before her daughters were born, but this incident still strongly affects the citizens today. The triplets Mab, Monday, and Mirabel are unique in their own special ways but stand together as a united front no matter the obstacles they face.
Mab, the first triplet to be born (one syllable name) is one of only a few in Bourne to be seen as intelligent and able to leave the town and go to college. Her goal is simple, get out to Bourne. She feels the weight of the world is on her shoulders to make something of herself for her family.
Monday, the second triplet (two syllable name) is able-bodied but her mind and emotions are unique. She must wear yellow clothes, eat yellow foods and loves everything that is yellow. Monday is the unofficial town librarian and has organized the town’s books in her home after the library shut down.
Maribel, the third triplet (three syllable name) is one of the smartest people in Bourne, but only has control of one arm and hand. She is confined to a wheelchair and uses a device to speak for her.
The Michell triplets are not the only family affected by the past and with a new family moving in, they are all worried that history will repeat itself. The girls’ strong, independent nature comes from their mom Nora. She is the town therapist and bartender. Even though Nora works two jobs she is still fighting for justice for her girls, her late husband and all the people in Bourne. The triples stand together and try to figure out ways to help defend the people of Bourne. But, can three teenage girls taken on the destruction that once again haunts their town?
One, Two, Three is a heart-wrenching novel filled with hope, strength and love. The modern issues that affect these characters is important to bring to the attention of many! I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of the audio book thanks to NetGalley and Henry Holt & Co. The production of One, Two, Three was genius. There are three narrators for each triplet and a synthesizer is used when other characters hear Maribel speak. When Maribel is having an inner dialogue you hear her inner voice which was beautiful to see done. I really loved the audio book and would definitely recommend listening to it. It really gives Maribel a voice. Well done!
Mab, the first triplet to be born (one syllable name) is one of only a few in Bourne to be seen as intelligent and able to leave the town and go to college. Her goal is simple, get out to Bourne. She feels the weight of the world is on her shoulders to make something of herself for her family.
Monday, the second triplet (two syllable name) is able-bodied but her mind and emotions are unique. She must wear yellow clothes, eat yellow foods and loves everything that is yellow. Monday is the unofficial town librarian and has organized the town’s books in her home after the library shut down.
Maribel, the third triplet (three syllable name) is one of the smartest people in Bourne, but only has control of one arm and hand. She is confined to a wheelchair and uses a device to speak for her.
The Michell triplets are not the only family affected by the past and with a new family moving in, they are all worried that history will repeat itself. The girls’ strong, independent nature comes from their mom Nora. She is the town therapist and bartender. Even though Nora works two jobs she is still fighting for justice for her girls, her late husband and all the people in Bourne. The triples stand together and try to figure out ways to help defend the people of Bourne. But, can three teenage girls taken on the destruction that once again haunts their town?
One, Two, Three is a heart-wrenching novel filled with hope, strength and love. The modern issues that affect these characters is important to bring to the attention of many! I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of the audio book thanks to NetGalley and Henry Holt & Co. The production of One, Two, Three was genius. There are three narrators for each triplet and a synthesizer is used when other characters hear Maribel speak. When Maribel is having an inner dialogue you hear her inner voice which was beautiful to see done. I really loved the audio book and would definitely recommend listening to it. It really gives Maribel a voice. Well done!