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pam2375's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely love going back to Mason, Missouri with Elizabeth Berg. It just always feel like going home and being greeted with open arms. This is a wonderful book!
Many thanks to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group for this advanced readers copy. This book released March 21, 2023.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group for this advanced readers copy. This book released March 21, 2023.
hsteel's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
sdrouin824's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
emcat01's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
If you've ever read the book "The Story of Arthur Truluv" and fell in love with it, I recommend you come back to read this. Elizabeth Berg's Mason series is still one that I hold near and dear to my heart. This book made me grin and was full of wholesome relationships. It made me cry because you just really fall in love with the characters. It's a simple story of life, young love, grief, and finding yourself in the midst of it all. This book will show you Arthur's childhood and what makes him such a loveable character down the road in Berg's other books. I highly recommend this book. I know it may be short but I took my time with it and am glad I did. This book reminds you to revel in the little things and be grateful for small moments ❤️
shhh_tamis_reading's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
mschrock8's review against another edition
4.0
Sweet story, and I enjoyed the author as the narrator.
Borrowed on Hoopla through JCPL.
Listening length eight hr
Borrowed on Hoopla through JCPL.
Listening length eight hr
booksandbourbon's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
lilmisssouthernyn's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
michellehenriereads's review against another edition
5.0
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Random House Publishing in exchange for my honest opinion.
Genre: Women's Fiction, General Fiction, Historical Fiction
Spice Level: Low
Whenever I pick up a book of women's fiction, I never know where it will take me. In EARTH'S THE RIGHT PLACE FOR LOVE, I'm reminded of "The Wonder Years" because the world seems innocent and yet, there is so much trauma and drama going on at the same time.
I loved this book. It took me through smiles and tears. And by the end, I felt satisfied.
Arthur is a conundrum—he isn't precisely shy but he tends to keep to himself. He appreciates stories when told by another person but doesn't love reading. And he loves being outdoors among the trees but not wading in the creek. He's just a really good kid who reaches out in friendship to others. Does he have love on the brain like other sixteen-year-olds? Oh, yeah! Unlike some of the other guys, he looks deeper to see the real person.
Frank is a man's man—he's athletic, good-looking, smart, and a writer. He's also Arthur's best friend and confident. I would classify Frank as a dreamer. And in a small town, he almost seems worldly. He certainly understands problems that seem beyond his years. But he's also caught off guard at other times.
Nola is concerned about popularity and worried that she doesn't fit in. At first, I was worried that she was completely shallow. Whew! She isn't. I ended up liking her and wanted her to find the life that would suit her best. And I was concerned for her when she didn't seem to understand what really happened in a horrible moment.
Elements:
Young Love
Old Love
Loving Nature
Patience
Dreams Found
Dreams Lost
Grieving
Mistakes
Forgiveness
Distrust
Hardship
Character
You might want to check for trigger warnings on this book.
But everything is done tastefully and anything too gritty takes place off page. One of the questions this book made me ask was: How would like be without hardship?
I highly recommend this book.
Happy reading!
Genre: Women's Fiction, General Fiction, Historical Fiction
Spice Level: Low
Whenever I pick up a book of women's fiction, I never know where it will take me. In EARTH'S THE RIGHT PLACE FOR LOVE, I'm reminded of "The Wonder Years" because the world seems innocent and yet, there is so much trauma and drama going on at the same time.
I loved this book. It took me through smiles and tears. And by the end, I felt satisfied.
Arthur is a conundrum—he isn't precisely shy but he tends to keep to himself. He appreciates stories when told by another person but doesn't love reading. And he loves being outdoors among the trees but not wading in the creek. He's just a really good kid who reaches out in friendship to others. Does he have love on the brain like other sixteen-year-olds? Oh, yeah! Unlike some of the other guys, he looks deeper to see the real person.
Frank is a man's man—he's athletic, good-looking, smart, and a writer. He's also Arthur's best friend and confident. I would classify Frank as a dreamer. And in a small town, he almost seems worldly. He certainly understands problems that seem beyond his years. But he's also caught off guard at other times.
Nola is concerned about popularity and worried that she doesn't fit in. At first, I was worried that she was completely shallow. Whew! She isn't. I ended up liking her and wanted her to find the life that would suit her best. And I was concerned for her when she didn't seem to understand what really happened in a horrible moment.
Elements:
Young Love
Old Love
Loving Nature
Patience
Dreams Found
Dreams Lost
Grieving
Mistakes
Forgiveness
Distrust
Hardship
Character
You might want to check for trigger warnings on this book.
But everything is done tastefully and anything too gritty takes place off page. One of the questions this book made me ask was: How would like be without hardship?
I highly recommend this book.
Happy reading!