A review by sfbookgirl
One Two Three by Laurie Frankel

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. 
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