At first I wasn't sure I'd be posting about The Story of Arthur Truluv. It felt a bit too similar a proposition to A
Man Called Ove. But then the book grabbed me and I was well
and truly hooked.
The title character is an elderly widower. Truluv is not his real name, it is a name
bestowed on him by a troubled and talented 18 year old girl. Sounds a little sappy? Well it is in a way – but it is also very
humorous and insightful.
Arthur is a well-drawn character – quite different
personality than Ove – but still very believable. I didn't quite enjoy the elderly neighbour
character as much but it is through her that we realise what a gentleman Arthur
is.
I will read this, it sounds good. I like novels with senior citizens as a focus.
ReplyDeleteMhmmmm sounds good...but maybe not for me.
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