The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg

While somewhat predictable, this 'feel good' novel worked for me, and earned a rare 5 stars from me. 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. More Circe By Madeline Miller In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. Alicia Berensons life is seemingly perfect. 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. The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a womans act of violence against her husband-and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive. I found myself believing and caring about these characters. This book was touching and felt real from the start.

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). Elizabeth Berg is the New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including We Are All Welcome Here, The Year of Pleasures, The Art of Mending, Say When, True to Form, Never Change, and Open House, which was an Oprah’s Book Club selection in 2000. Sweet novel of three interconnected lives

The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg