I wasn’t sure about this book during the first chapter. But then I read Chapter Two and it was pretty interesting. Then I read Chapter Three and I was hooked. I don’t read much YA but I’d call this YA, suitable for age 14+, with one vague allusion to teen sex and a fair sprinkling of swear words.

So, the plot. So good. It’s about a small town that has had more than its share of bad luck. It’s about teenage triplets who are loved so very much by their mom, their town, each other. It’s about teen love, the truth, making grown up decisions, and making your own way. And it’s about justice - for yourself, your community, and your family. Beautifully written, wonderfully developed.

I just finished reading One Two Three and really enjoyed it! This book is about triplets born in a small town 17 years ago. A small town that was destroyed before they were born. A big corporation came to make the town great and successful, but in reality, tainted the town’s drinking water and caused huge environmental issues, deaths, sickness and birth anomalies, only to close up shop when all their deeds became known. The triplets mom, Nora, has fought to get compensation for the town for almost 20 years from this company and thinks she finally has them on the ropes, but is in for some surprises as her three very different daughters investigate what happened.

I really like this author. I was a huge fan of This is How it Always Is, and was eager to read this book. It did start a little slow for me but picked up about a quarter of the way through. I love it when books have different narrators/viewpoints but having the names used and then the numbers took a minute to get used to. I feel there was a lot of build up and then a somewhat too quick wrap up to the story.

Charming characters, interesting plot. Recommended.



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(I write short reviews; it's the nature of my blog.)

Good book overall. I felt like I was reading a side story of Erin Brokovich though so I don't know how original the plot is. I loved the three triplets narrating alternating chapters with their distinct voices. I will say I went back to look how the book was classified and was surprised it was not a YA novel. It's worth a read!

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Sigh. Okay. I have loved this author’s previous work, and I was pumped to read this one. I’m sad to say that this wasn’t for me. It was too long, rather boring, and just a lot of stuff about dams. I was super intrigued by the plot - a whole town of people poisoned by their own water supply - but about 3/4 of the way through I was getting annoyed at how slow and drawn out it all was. It could have been a GREAT book if it was maybe half as long. I will say that I loved our three main characters and found each of their voices to be strong and likable. 2.5 stars rounded up to 3.

ONE TWO THREE is a fabulous book by Laurie Frankel, whose work I am really starting to love after reading THIS IS HOW IT ALWAYS IS a few years ago. This one is might propel her into mega stardom though. It's a mega book, balanced on the weight of triplet girls shoulders who live in a forgotten t.own decimated by a corporation's greed, and will wash over you slowly. Truly, I had dreams about it and had a hard time letting it go when I put it down.

The chapters are told by each of the girls' perspectives, who affectionally refer to each other as One, Two, and Three. They, along with their mother, are embroiled in a decade long fight against the company Belsum, which poisoned the town water, giving them each a different disability and giving their father cancer. The triplets are characters for the ages, and while the book starts off as a familial drama of sorts, it ramps up into a seemingly taught and nail-biting political thriller. I absolutely loved it and I think you will too.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Kindle ARC of One Two Three. I've read other books by Laurie Frankel and enjoyed them, but found this one to be a bit too quirky for me. The story seems a bit jumbled and the beginning almost put me off from reading the story. Its possible that I just wasn't in the mood for "upbeat" or "perky," and it is possible that I may try to re-read One Two Three again sometime in the future.

This rich, complex story touches on several themes: family loyalty, living with disabilities of all sorts, the balance between self and community interests, righting wrongs. It also features fully drawn, unforgettable characters. It took a little while to really get hooked into the story, but I really enjoyed this book. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing this ARC for review.

This book is great! Would definitely recommend. Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I absolutely devoured One Two Three by Laurie Frankel. The story of the Mitchell triplets and their mother and the town of Bourne is one that will suck you in and have you staying up all night to finish. The characters are written so that you feel like they are your neighbors and the story is so engrossing. I don’t want to give anything away - go into this one blind. I loved it!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Henry Holt & Company for the opportunity to read this book.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick.

A unique, well researched, thought provoking approach to eco- terrorism/ water pollution with original, creative , well- depicted, remarkable characterization!

Yes, we already know Laurie Frankel is one of the skilled storyteller who can create so extra ordinary, detailedly elaborated, memorable characters! And she did it again!

The story is centered around triplet teenagers: Mab, Monday, Mirabel : they are so different from each other, they have different dreams, expectations, perspectives. The relationship between them set on delicate balances: they can be so hurtful or forgiving. Their arguments can reach to the violent points. But they interestingly formed a tight, intimate bond, more dedicated bond than more siblings can have.

And the town they live suffers as like their people. For years lawsuit pending against the chemical plant which has never resolved. The same chemical plant brought financial security, lots of job opportunities, also poisoned and killed town’s folks.

The story’s progression is a slow burn. It takes your time and patience to get into and learn the dynamics between sisters and the ecological problems that town’s people have to endure. I have to admit it was a little complex for me at the beginning but as soon as characters start to grow on me, I start to enjoy each chapter.

It’s about environmental issues, betrayal, sisterhood, dysfunctional family dynamics! In my opinion those different subjects blended perfect with each other just like the triplets’ polar opposite characterizations.

I’m rounding up my 3.5 stars to 4 triple luck, ecological, provocative, original , brave, moving stars!

Special thanks to NetGalley and Henry Holt&Company for sending me this digital reviewer copy in exchange my honest thoughts.

What a unique, emotional and profound novel about family, betrayal and ecological distress,

I was immediately drawn to this novel not just because I heard all kinds of great things about Laurie Frankel, but also because the subject matter concerning water pollution. Ecology and climate and very dear to my heart, and I feel there is a huge gap in contemporary literature on this matter, given the dire state of the planet.

This novel is about more than that, however, Mab, Monday, and Mirabel Mitchell are teenage triplets living in a small town where they each are known and respected. The book centers around their relationship and explores the delicate strings through which it evolves, But I was glad to find that Frankel really emphasized the ecological disaster of the town as the center of the plot, as well as the ways in which it impacted the town and its people.

It is safe to say that One Two Three is a bit of a slow burn in the best meaning possible. I personally would have preferred a little more pace, but I understand that then, a lot of the emotions and minute descriptions would have likely been lost - and this is something that makes Frankel's writing so gripping and unforgettable.

*Thank you to the Publisher for a free advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This had unique characters and an interesting/tragic premise regarding the town, but I just couldn't get into it.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

What a fantastic ride this was. I loved the story this book told. This love these sisters have is so amazing.
I really enjoyed this one. This was my first Laurie book and I'm already trying to find out more about her.
The writing was simply amazing. Looking forward to more Frankel books in my future.