Laurie Frankel’s One Two Three is an amazing character-driven book with enough plot to keep you turning the pages. I absolutely loved Frankel’s in the writing, and I appreciated the research and care she put into all of the representations she shared in the plot.

One Two Three tells of three triplet teenage girls who live in a small town called Bourne, which fell victim to a chemical company’s pollution of their water source fifteen plus years ago. They call each other by their birth order, so their names are frequently interchanged with “one”, “two”, and “three”. One is a gifted student, Two seemingly has autism, and Three is wheelchair-bound and non-verbal. Their mother is fighting a never ending lawsuit with the company that left her children and many people in the town differently abled. The story then talks of a new family moving into town and the interactions that the girls have with the new boy and his family in relation to the chemical company from the past.

Things I liked:
💧The characters are amazingly-written. I fell in love with the characters and personalities of each of the girls
💧The chapters jumped in order from One to Two to Three repeatedly, and the writing perfectly matches the personalities of each of the girls.
💧The plot is perfectly woven together so that something the reader thinks is a small point later becomes a clue to what happens next in the story. I loved that.
💧The ending wraps things up in a perfect way that leave the reader hopeful of what is to come but also not expecting any more than would be possible from the story.

The only thing that kept me from rating this five stars is that it was very slow moving, as the details had to be savored and processed in order to be meaningful. I don’t think there was anything that could have been done to make it a quicker read, but I also wished it was slightly faster. I’m not sure if that even makes sense.

Thanks to #NetGalley and @henryholtbooks for the chance to read and review this one.

Laurie Frankel has pulled off what I thought was impossible: she turned a book about a town and its inhabitants who were thrown into the pit of disaster seventeen years ago by a chemical company which created an ecological disaster and then left town into a heart-warming, funny, thoughtful, original, and unforgettable read. Add this novel to your Not-to-be-missed pile right now!

What really shines through in the book are the characters, particularly those of the Mitchell triplets. Their mother Nora chose names which all started with the same letter (it's easier to remember that way) and which had the number of syllables matching their birth order.

Mab - one syllable, the oldest, is "normal", or as normal as children born after the poisoning of the town's water, ground and air. Her goal is to get good grades and go to college, leaving Bourne, the town which died years ago, far behind.

Monday - two syllables, named for the day she was born, is somewhere on the autistic spectrum. She prefers not to look at people or have them look at her, and loves precision. She serves as the town's librarian now, with books stacked all through their home, she can immediately pick out the specific book requested along with others she thinks the person might like.

Mirabel - the youngest, may be the brightest of them all, but is also the one most physically affected by the poisoning. In a wheel chair, unable to walk, talk, or care for herself, she articulates her thoughts through The Voice, a machine given to her to help her communicate.

Nora has been pursuing a lawsuit against the company for 17 years, all of the girls' lives. She and the girls are very close, but the triplets are even closer with each other. They call themselves, One, Two, and Three and have their own way of communicating.

When a moving van is spotted driving through town, the Mitchell triplets are intrigued, and as they follow-up and learn more, they uncover secrets and plans that could affect all of the town.

Frankel makes this novel, with the darkest of topics, a joy to read because of the unforgettable characters she brings to life so vividly!! I highly recommend it.

My thanks to NetGalley and Henry Holt & Company publishers for allowing me to read a review copy of the book. All opinions (and any errors) expressed here are strictly my own.

I really liked a lot of things about this book – the premise was interesting, the characters were well developed and I loved the banter and exchanges between the sisters and the other townspeople. However, after gripping me initially, this book became a bit of a slog through the lengthy middle before wrapping up super quickly in a sort of unbelievable way. Not the book for me, but glad so many others really enjoyed it!

This is the first book written by Laurie Frankel that I have read and it won’t be the last. I loved this book so much and I am a new fan! I have always been intrigued by twins, triplets, and multiples, and that alone drew me towards reading this book. I was instantly captivated by all three of the triplets and the intense bond, language, and relationship they have with each other. These girls each have such unique and powerful personalities and I was completely enthralled with them. I love how the book alternated between each of the girls, where we could learn more about each of them as well as see the story from different angles. The relationships between all of the characters worked perfectly and kept the story fresh and compelling. I don’t want to say much about the plot itself, I recommend going into it blindly as I did, but I will say that it was very interesting and the girls’ involvement was just perfect. Their personalities truly shined as each of them played their part. The writing was impressive and talented, the reading was comfortable and easy, but the characters are what made this book simply outstanding! My prediction is that this will be a bestseller and would be a perfect fit for a movie!

ONE TWO THREE is an amazing, gorgeous, heart-rending novel. Told by three relatable narrators, we become immersed in the lives of the citizens of Bourne, beautiful and flawed as they are. Just a fantastic read!

One Two Three is the long-awaited novel of Laurie Frankel. I was excited to read this as I haven’t read This Is How It Always Is by Ms. Frankel.

The story is set in Bourne, a small community that filled with hope years ago when a new company built a plant and employed many residents. However, hope turned to shock, despair, and anguish when the company's chemical waste polluted the town's water supply, causing terminal illnesses in employees, residents, animals, and impacted an entire generation of children born during this time. Many died, and those who could moved.

Widowed Nora and her 16-year-old triplet daughters Mab, Monday, and Mirabel guide readers through their ‘visit’ to Bourne. The sisters, often referred to as One, Two and Three to represent their birth order, represent the residents of Bourne: Mab is "typical" with no physical or cognitive disabilities; Monday has no physical disabilities and is on the autism spectrum; and Mirabel is cognitively brilliant and has significant physical disabilities. In the style of Erin Brockovich, Nora is the lone Bourne resident who tirelessly seeks evidence to support a lawsuit against the company.

This is the second novel I've recently enjoyed that featured the abilities of characters with disabilities rather than their limitations. (The other was How Lucky by Will Leitch) Kudos to these authors!

I highly recommend the audiobook narrated by Emma Galvin, Rebecca Soler, and Jesse Vilinsky. Each imparts a distinct personality to a sister beyond the words on the page. As an election employee, I appreciated the city election in the plot, and I absolutely loved everything about the ending!

Thank you to Henry Holt and Co., Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for review copies of this title; all opinions are my own.

I’m convinced I’m the only person that has read this book that didn’t love it, so I’m completely prepared to say “it’s not you, it’s me”. The first problem is that is that it was so long. I’m beginning to think I can no longer handle anything over 350 pages. I get bored so easily. I loved the multiple points of view brought by Mab, Monday and Mirabel. I loved their witty exchanges and laughed many times. But like the never ending lawsuit in the book, I thought this story was never going to end. I didn’t hate it but I didn’t love it, either.

This book centers on triplets who are growing up in a small town whose water had previously been poisoned by a large chemical company which refused to take responsibility for the damage it had done. All three girls have some sort of disability because of the poisoning, as do most people in the town. When the son of the chemical company comes back to town with his family, with plans to reopen the plant, all hell breaks loose. While this is a good premise for a book, the execution was way off. At first I was confused by the triplets - I couldn't keep track of who was talking - but I kept going, thinking I would figure it out eventually. But there was just so so much repetitive dialog, and things were explained over and over again, and I had a hard time paying attention. Eventually, I skipped ahead, hoping to find out what ultimately happens, but that didn't really help, either. Thank-you to NetGalley, Henry Holt & Co., and Ms. Frankel for the ARC of this title.

One Two Three by Laurie Frankel is a novel about the small town of Bourne and the Mitchell triplets. Mab, Monday, and Mirabel are the smartest, funniest, and strongest girls; and they will do anything to help their mother fight for justice because of what happened to the city of Bourne seventeen years ago. This book was such a delight to read, and I truly loved the characters so much. Thanks to NetGalley for the free digital review copy. All opinions are my own.

While the overarching narrative of this novel is inspired by and similar to real-life events, this story and the characters in it are very unique. I am not familiar with Frankel's previous work, but I heard good things and a lot of anticipation for this book. What I got from this was definitely a bit different from what I was expecting, but it did not disappoint. The three unique triplets and the town worth saving provide an enjoyable ride of a novel.

I thoroughly enjoyed "One Two Three" and was instantly connected to the characters and compelling story line, thanks to Laurie Frankel's descriptive and detailed (not to mention humor-filled) and relatable writing style. This book is about so many things - adversity, perseverance, love and commitment just to name a few - all neatly packaged into the backdrop of a unique story about three special girls and their mother. I loved it.

I am huge fan of this author's book "This Is How It Always Is" so I held my breath and crossed my fingers when I requested a copy of One Two Three from #NetGalley. I was approved and it did not disappoint!

The story of One Two Three is given to us in rotating chapters, through the distinctive voices of triplet sisters. Slowly we fall in love with each sister and are drawn into the mystery of Bourne, a small town where everyone knows everyone. A town that used to be bigger. A town where something has happened. I devoured this book in two days. It's funny, sad, suspenseful and timely. I love the way this author creates characters. They are so well formed and relatable -- even the villains. This family will stay in your heart.

I highly recommend this book. I also bought a finished Kindle copy and an Audible copy. One Two Three is great in print or audio. I hope you read this book and enjoy it as much as I did.

Thank you to #NetGalley and MacMillan publishing for a review copy of this book

First, I listened to 95% of this book and then switched to print version to finish. A good story, but DONT listen to it. I was off put by the very adolescent sounding narrator. Since most of the books is told by the point of view of the three teenagers, it may make sense, but it just doesn’t work. Recommend this as a beach read. Not hard to follow but entertains, Thanks to NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

I was beyond ecstatic to receive an ARC of Frankel's new book, One Two Three. Her book - This Is How It Always Is, remains one of my favorite books of all time. It was amazing. And when a book is that good the author is going to have a hard time repeating that magic. One Two Three tells the story of sisters - triplets in a small town where a tragic event has changed their lives forever. Bourne housed a chemical plant that ended up poisoning the town's water and causing all types of birth defects and illnesses. The story is told from the point of view of the three sisters in alternating chapters. Mab, the first born is a typical teenager in a untypical world. Monday, the second child loves all things yellow and needs the world to be literal while she runs the town library out of their house. Mirabel is the third sister, who is unable to speak for herself, but has the most brilliant mind.

At times this story felt repetitive. Sometimes we would get the same events from each sister. And the unending dialogue over the class action lawsuit was often a lot to slog through. However, the girls, especially Mirabel, kept me engaged in the story. Mab was the most predictable and least interesting of the three. Monday was fun with her literal interpretation of the world and her way of finding books for her patrons. Mirabel was the miracle and most insightful of the three.

Overall, this was a good read. Frankel is great at character development. The story was just not what I was hoping for.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!

Laurie Frankel is one of the best writers out there, and the beauty of this book proves this point. One, Two, Three is a quest for justice tale told in alternating POVs featuring triplet sisters. As other reviewers have noted, this is a slow burn, with rich character development. If you’re looking for a book to pull you along gently and fill your eyes with elegant, thought-provoking sentences, this is the one for you. Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book.

3.5 stars

This story is about the small town of Bourne which was devasted by a chemical plant that poisoned the town leading to illness and death for many residents. Sixteen year old triplet sisters, Mab, Monday and Mirabel, are determined to fight back and help their mother bring justice to the town that was so tragically wronged by this company. This story definitely has Erin Brokovich vibes, as it deals with a similar subject matter, but it brings a fresh take to the story as it is shows the story through the eyes of the triplets who grew up in the town.

Mab, Monday and Mirabel (aka triplets One, Two and Three) take turns narrating the story, and their voices were each unique and interesting. I really like the way the book was structured to alternate between the girls. I enjoyed many of these characters-- the triplets, their mom, the town mayor, and many other side characters. Laurie Frankel does a great job writing real and authentic characters!

This story started out super interesting, and I was immediately pulled into it. But at 400 pages, it did start to feel long and repetitive in the second half. It's a slow burn, character based story, and I think I was just waiting for something MORE to happen.

But this is definitely a well-written and intriguing story, and I would recommend it reading it (perhaps with a dose of patience!).

4 sisterly stars

This unique book is narrated by a set of triplets – hence the title – one, two, three! Set in the small town of Bourne, which has seen better days. Nearly 17 years ago, tragedy struck Bourne when the nearby chemical plant turned the river (and the town’s drinking water) green. Plagued by cancer, birth defects, and unexplained illnesses, the town is limping along with a higher-than-average number of residents in wheelchairs.

The Mitchell triplets – Mab, Monday, and Mirabel– have very unique voices and I loved how each triplet took turns telling the story with alternating chapters. Their mother Nora has championed the class action lawsuit against the chemical plant for years, searching out evidence for the case. She has an unfortunate connection with the case as her husband died because of the chemicals and her children, especially Mirabel, were affected. Mirabel is in a wheelchair and only has the use of her right hand and can’t speak without an assisted device and she’s very smart!

Monday runs the town library out of their house since the original library is shut down. Mab is studying hard to get into college and out of Bourne. Everything is about to change though when the chemical plant’s founding family returns to town. What can happen if they reopen the plant?

I adored these characters are rooted for them as they dug deep to figure out a way to fight the plant. Deceptions and secrets can go hand in hand with deep pockets and it’s easy for some to turn the other way.

This was a terrific read with great characters and I look forward to reading others by this author!

I really loved “This is how it Always Is” and I was really excited to read this book. But unfortunately it fell short for me.

The story follows triplets Mab, Monday, and Mirabelle and each chapter is narrated by one of the triplets. They’re all very different and you could tell their chapters apart fairly quickly. Mab is Nuro typical, Monday seems to be autistic, and Mirabelle is brilliant but nonverbal and in a wheelchair… maybe some thing like cerebral palsy. The sisters have a unique relationship with each other and with their mom. They live in a small town whose water source was poisoned right before they were born. Together with their mom they are trying to figure out why a new family moved into town and what they can do about the poisoning years ago.

The writing is absolutely beautiful in true Frankel style. But the story drags. Not a lot happens and I felt like I was reading about mundane details for pages and pages. I like the premise and I like the narrators but overall I just couldn’t get into it.

Thank you net galley for the arc!

Frankel's talents lie in creating three characters - triplets - each with her own personality, strengths and weaknesses. Her ability to let each voice tell the story in alternating chapters makes this book sing. The singing might have been even more effective, however, had it told the story more succinctly and more compellingly. The narrative develops slowly and then rushes to its climax in a most unbelievable way. One Two Three is a good but not great read.

Laurie Frankel was meant to be a storyteller. This Is How It Always Is is one of my favorite books, and it was a very personal book for Laurie, so I didn't know what to expect from her next book. One Two Three makes it clear that Laurie is a narrative wizard. Each narrator's voice was so uniquely their own, and each was essential to the story in a different way. I LOVED the audio - the audio narrators did a fantastic job of honing in on the characters' specific personalities. These three sisters captured my heart and I cannot wait to see what Laurie comes out with next!