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readbycarina's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Chronic illness, Grief, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Bullying and Death
Minor: Ableism, Cancer, Infidelity, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
hannahfaith25's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, and Death of parent
ofpagesandparagraphs's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Chronic illness
Moderate: Cancer, Mental illness, Medical content, and Death of parent
Minor: Infertility
franklola's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Addiction, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Drug use, Infertility, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
emfass's review
- 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
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. 😆
Graphic: Chronic illness, Grief, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Bullying, Cancer, Death, Medical content, and Death of parent
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Blood, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
serendipitysbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I was torn about whether or not to pick up One Two Three. In the pro column was the fact that I knew Frankel could write. Her book This is How it Always Is is one of my faves. I also expected the focus on a chemical factory that polluted the town water supply to such an extent that it damaged people’s health, and then evaded any responsibility would really resonate with me. I do love a good rage read. But in the con column were worries that I’d find the diasabled triplet angle a bit gimmicky and naff.
I’m glad I eventually gave the book a go. As expected I did love the exploration of a business damaging the environment and people’s health with apparent impunity. It reminded me of the non-fiction book Mill Town which I read and enjoyed earlier this year. I shouldn’t have worried about the triplet angle though. Frankel handled it beautifully. What we got was a strong and loving bond between three sisters who were all impacted differently by the environmental disaster that beset their town. The three girls had very different personalities and both Mirabel’s and Monday’s disabilities were sensitively yet accurately portrayed. Importantly, the disabilities were just one part of each girl; there was so much more to them than a mere label. In fact, contrary to my expectations Mab, Monday and Mirabel were probably my favourite part of the book.
I thought the town of Bourne and it’s inhabitants were depicted with both accuracy and sensitivity. As I reader I could feel the run-down nature of the town and the despair that pervaded it. Because of that I could understand why the residents might welcome back the offending chemical company, even though I naturally found myself siding with Nora, the triplet’s mother who was incandescent with rage at their audacity.
I also loved the ending. I could clearly picture the three girls and the back hoe in my mind and could easily envisage the action unfolding on a large cinema screen. It may not have been realistic but it was memorable and exactly what I wanted and needed.
Graphic: Chronic illness
stacy837's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Chronic illness
Moderate: Ableism, Death, and Terminal illness
Minor: Cursing, Infertility, and Sexual content
sfbookgirl's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Bullying, Chronic illness, Medical content, and Grief
Moderate: Cancer, Infertility, and Death of parent
krb93's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, Drug use, Infertility, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
stephbakerbooks's review
- 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
As for the plot, it was compelling and nicely paced, and it had me on the edge of my seat at points. I didn't know how it would end, but I have to say, the ending was everything I didn't know I wanted.
I love sister stories, and the Mitchell triplets were no exception. Their interactions, their relationships with each other—I won't soon forget them.
Thanks so much to Libro.fm, Macmillan Audio, and the author for my ALC!
Moderate: Chronic illness and Death of parent