The Story of Arthur Truluv

A Novel

By: Elizabeth Berg

Narrated by: Elizabeth Berg

Length: 6 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's summary

A life-affirming novel about an unforgettable character, a wise and loving man whose humor and unconditional love create for himself and others second chances at happiness.

Three people find their way back from loss and loneliness to a different kind of belonging in this deeply moving novel. Arthur, an old widower struggling to overcome his grief, meets Maddy, a troubled teenage girl who avoids school by hiding out where Arthur goes every day for lunch. The two strike up a friendship that draws them out of isolation. Maddy gives Arthur the name Truluv for his positive responses to every outrageous thing she says or does. When Arthur's nosy neighbor Lucille horns in on their friendship, they create an unconventional family, sometimes bickering but most often believing that life's most precious moments are sweeter when shared.

©2017 Elizabeth Berg (P)2017 Recorded Books

Disappointing at best

I choose this book because it was on a list of “If you liked that, then read this”. This book was pared with A Man Called Ove which I loved. Maybe I have not given it a chance, maybe if I hadn’t read Ove first I would feel differently but The Story of Arthur Truluv is flat in comparison. Also, someone needs to convince authors not to read their own work. It’s possible the reading is what left me disappointed at best.

Unbelievably sweet story.

If you’re feeling down, this is a great book to improve your mood. (An especially great escape from the exhausting current events in the news.) Such a wonderful and heartwarming story about the deep relationships that can grow where you least expect them. And even between the generations. I grew to love the main characters and was sorry to have to leave them. I highly recommend this book.

Heartwarming

Such a lovely story Berg never disappoints A story about what family can be. A genuine story about all kinds of love

Charming

A lovely slice of life story. Heartwarmingly, sweet without that fake aftertaste. This is how we love and learn to love and choose whom to love.

Heartwarming Story

This was a delightful little story about love and relationships. Funny, sad, so very human.

What a beautiful story

Lovely wording, lyrical images. Compelling and enriching story. I can’t wait to read more of her books.

Heart without schmaltz.

The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars was the presence of a few too many course words.
While the utterance of the ‘f-bomb’ is a very affective tool in swiftly establishing a character, the author leans a bit too far into it.

A welcoming ‘family’ with such willingness to be in the world together

The characters were engaging. I appreciated the simplicity and the invitation to suspend judgement and disbelief. I think just allowing the story to unfold made it so enjoyable.

A Love Story for All

This book is a feel good book. That doesn't mean that there aren't sad moments, but the overall story redefines that a life well lived is possible for all. You can learn to love even those that have a hard time expressing their love for you. I was reminded to live and love without blame or regrets.

The characters were well developed and the story line flowed without confusion.

I think you will enjoy this book

Sweet story

This was a sweet story that, in my opinion, would have been better performed by a reader other than the author. The nasal and mouth sounds or the orator were disturbingly distracting.