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THE SEARCHER & THE STORY OF ARTHUR TRULUV- OCTOBER 2021 BOOK SELECTIONS

The Searcher by Tana French is her second standalone novel, the first being The Witch Elm. Previous novels have centered around numerous characters in the Dublin Murder Squad. The only similarity here is that the main character, Cal Hooper, is a former detective, but this time an American from Chicago.

Hooper relocates after his divorce to a small village in Ireland, hoping for nothing but peace and quiet. His peace is short-lived when he is implored to help with a missing persons case. This novel is beautifully written and a slow burn, building suspense until you are as invested as he is in finding the truth. French is a master of this genre.

Recommend.

The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg appears on the surface to be a sweet story of unusual friendships. This interpretation is as superficial as that assumption. The story is about loss, loneliness, desperation, depression and the redemptive power of relationships. The novel is surprisingly moving and profound in its insights. A widower, Arthur, in his eighties, meets a young woman by chance. Together they form an unlikely alliance with an initially unpleasant neighbor. All three could not be more different, but somehow fit. Berg is a superb and satisfying storyteller. 

Recommend.