The actual acts happen between lines, and as the story progresses, we realize we needed to understand Maddy’s thoughts to fully appreciate who she is and how she is growing.Īlso, there’s a small amount of language scattered throughout the book. The Story of Arthur Truluv is definitely a shareable book, but sensitive readers will want a heads up about a couple of things.įirst, early in the book, Maddy thinks about and anticipates specific sexual activity. It can be a gamble reading a new author, isn’t it? We don’t know how she will throw life’s drama at us, or if we can trust her to treat us with care. What were they up to now? Were they getting through life okay? I started worrying about them! And you know that the only anecdote to that problem is to keep reading! But each time I put the book aside, I found myself wondering about the characters. When Arthur’s nosy neighbor Lucille gets involved, the three of them form an unconventional family.īut guess what? I almost didn’t finish this book.Įarly on, I walked away several times, unsure if it was worth continuing. There he meets young Maddy, who is ducking out of school. Widowed Arthur eats lunch at the cemetery each day to visit with his wife. The Story of Arthur Truluv (Mason Series #1) is a beautiful story about three people who find their way out of loss and loneliness together. How have I not known about Elizabeth Berg until now? One of the joys of writing book reviews is when I discover a lovable new-to-me author, and Elizabeth Berg is my new favorite.
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