In a small Missouri town, a widower finds solace by reaching out to other troubled souls. While somewhat predictable, this "feel good" novel worked for me, and earned a rare 5 stars from me. by Elizabeth Berg RELEASE DATE: July 25, 2017.
This is a relationship story, but I think it is quality writing and should appeal to both men and women (I am a man). That said, I think that she added to the listening experience as narrator. This is common among professional readers of both genders. She is great with the female voices, but falls short when reading the male dialogue. Berg, though, brings the sweetness and emotions to the listener. The author is the narrator, which is usually not good.
After that, I loved this story, boosting this from a 4 star to a 5 star novel. Well, maybe not Lucille, who can be hard to take, but she means well, and was a great character.This novel went from good to excellent when the three lives become very intertwined. I found myself believing and caring about these characters. Elizabeth Berg is the author of many bestselling novels, including Open House (an. The Story of Arthur Truluv is a moving novel of compassion in the face of loss, of the small acts that turn friends into family, and of the possibilities to achieve happiness at any age. This book was touching and felt real from the start. The following is from Elizabeth Berg’s novel, The Story of Arthur Truluv. Arthur and Maddy meet at a cemetery, a place they frequently visit. This novel follows three people: Arthur (a old, recent widower), Lucille (the old nosy, needy next door neighbor), and Maddy (a misfit teen). Sweet novel of three interconnected lives
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