The Story of Arthur Truluv

The Story of Arthur Truluv (Mason #1)
By: Elizabeth Berg

This isn’t the type of book I typically read so maybe I’m not qualified to critique it. But it just didn’t do much for me. I read ‘A Man Called Ove’ and I liked that better. This one lacked some plausibility- especially in terms of the teenager.

I felt the author captured Arthur and Lucille well enough and Arthur was definitely endearing. But Maddy’s character and story didn’t fit right and didn’t feel realistic enough. There were too many holes in her life as well.

Some language I didn’t care for.

Didn’t think the nickname ‘Truluv’ was very creative or profound.

Didn’t feel like Maddy’s character development made much sense either.

I don’t know. I wouldn’t call it a bad book, but it’s not necessarily good either. Good premise and intention, but didn’t like the execution. Just ‘meh’ for me.