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theboldbookworm's review against another edition
4.0
Has a houseplant ever made you cry? No, then meet George. George the fern is "rescued" by Barbara from a garden center, but he hates his new home and sets out to prove it. I love George and I love Barbara too. This is a heartfelt, emotional little story. There is a lot of feeling packed into these few pages and there is a great moral to this story as well. I've always had trouble keeping houseplants alive, but like Barbara, I have a few that I didn't give up on that are now thriving. I think that Jeremy probably just wrote this story so he could see photos of people's houseplants on bookstagram, but I'm glad he did write it. I will certainly look at my houseplants differently after reading this great little story.
caitc's review against another edition
5.0
Have you ever wondered what your plants are thinking about you? As a plant lover and someone with a mildly green thumb I thought this short story was hilarious. I will never look at my plants the same way.
lisamshardlow's review against another edition
5.0
Firstly, thank you so much to Jeremy Ray for sending me a free copy of his ebook in exchange for this honest review.
George is a fern, living at Garden Palace. One day he is chosen by Brenda to go home and live with her and her other humans, much to George’s dismay. The plant would much prefer to be outside with its own kind, instead of cooped up indoors. After a while, George reluctantly learns to trust and even love Brenda, when tragedy strikes and things will never be the same for George again.
After reading this, I don’t think I will ever look at any kind of plant in the same way again, that’s for sure! It’s strange to think of them as having thoughts and feelings in the same way that humans and most animals do. It was a very heartwarming story about a little being learning to trust and to love, despite what it had witnessed while living in the garden centre. I found the whole story very uplifting and I enjoyed it a lot from start to finish. There was a lot of emotion packed into such a short story.
I really don’t think that there was anything that I didn’t like about this. Like I’ve said previously about Jeremy Ray, I think it’s rare when a writer can make you really feel something. And that’s what he manages to do.
I give this 5 out of 5 stars and would recommend it to anyone who likes short stories, contemporary fiction with elements of fantasy, heartwarming and uplifting stories.
George is a fern, living at Garden Palace. One day he is chosen by Brenda to go home and live with her and her other humans, much to George’s dismay. The plant would much prefer to be outside with its own kind, instead of cooped up indoors. After a while, George reluctantly learns to trust and even love Brenda, when tragedy strikes and things will never be the same for George again.
After reading this, I don’t think I will ever look at any kind of plant in the same way again, that’s for sure! It’s strange to think of them as having thoughts and feelings in the same way that humans and most animals do. It was a very heartwarming story about a little being learning to trust and to love, despite what it had witnessed while living in the garden centre. I found the whole story very uplifting and I enjoyed it a lot from start to finish. There was a lot of emotion packed into such a short story.
I really don’t think that there was anything that I didn’t like about this. Like I’ve said previously about Jeremy Ray, I think it’s rare when a writer can make you really feel something. And that’s what he manages to do.
I give this 5 out of 5 stars and would recommend it to anyone who likes short stories, contemporary fiction with elements of fantasy, heartwarming and uplifting stories.
thelibraryofklee's review against another edition
5.0
Um ... what is this falling out of my eyes? Why have I been so deeply affected by this sweet short story? What is going on here?
theseasoul's review
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
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The sweetest (and surprisingly emotional) short story written from a houseplant’s perspective. If you’re a plant mom this is a delightful little read… but be ready to cry.
beastreader's review against another edition
5.0
I am not crying, you are crying. This was my first thought after reading this short story. Mr. Ray shows that even short stories can pack a powerful punch just as much as a full length novel. I loved that George was the narrator of this story. So, everything was experienced and felt through his point of view.
It was easy to feel for George, even if he was an houseplant. I for years and years have always talked to my houseplants. In fact, I recently got an Aloe plant about 6 months ago and named her, Allie. I talk to her and in return, she has grown.
Anyways back to this book. I just absolutely loved this story so much that I was sad when it came to an end. This is the first book I have read by this author but it won't be the last one. Mr. Ray has a new fan in me.
It was easy to feel for George, even if he was an houseplant. I for years and years have always talked to my houseplants. In fact, I recently got an Aloe plant about 6 months ago and named her, Allie. I talk to her and in return, she has grown.
Anyways back to this book. I just absolutely loved this story so much that I was sad when it came to an end. This is the first book I have read by this author but it won't be the last one. Mr. Ray has a new fan in me.
nested_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
The House Plant is an unconventional story of the friendship between George, the fern, and Brenda, his human. It is a sweet, sad, and emotional narrative with an innovative perspective.
A short & sweet read, The House Plant is unique and thought provoking. Whether you are a plant parent or not, this book will definitely leave an impression on you and you'll never see plants the same way again, just as the book promises. Really, I started thinking more about my plants too.
Coming to the writing, I liked how the author took the story through so many emotional phrases within such a few pages. The story feels a lot laid back, although not in a bad way, and is perfect for a quick read on a lazy afternoon.
A short & sweet read, The House Plant is unique and thought provoking. Whether you are a plant parent or not, this book will definitely leave an impression on you and you'll never see plants the same way again, just as the book promises. Really, I started thinking more about my plants too.
Coming to the writing, I liked how the author took the story through so many emotional phrases within such a few pages. The story feels a lot laid back, although not in a bad way, and is perfect for a quick read on a lazy afternoon.
bellsb00ksandwritings's review against another edition
5.0
THE HOUSEPLANT is a short story about George, a fern, who doesn’t exactly like humans. He yearns to be outside with the garden plants, but when Brenda buys him, he’s stuck inside. He tries everything in his power to rebel, but with time he starts to trust her and actually grows fond of Brenda. Then tragedy strikes and George loses the thing he never knew he wanted.
I LOVED this story. Reading the synopsis made me really curious, because a book from the perspective of a plant is so different from what I’m used to. I thought I would enjoy it because it’s so unusual, but I hadn’t expected to love it this much. In less than 50 pages George stole my heart and made me care for Brenda and her family too. I cried through the sad moments, but the ending brought a smile to my face.
A lovely, heart touching short story—one I highly recommend.
I LOVED this story. Reading the synopsis made me really curious, because a book from the perspective of a plant is so different from what I’m used to. I thought I would enjoy it because it’s so unusual, but I hadn’t expected to love it this much. In less than 50 pages George stole my heart and made me care for Brenda and her family too. I cried through the sad moments, but the ending brought a smile to my face.
A lovely, heart touching short story—one I highly recommend.
canyouhearusjessica14's review against another edition
5.0
I cannot get enough of Jeremy Ray’s stories
They are so unique and get your head outside the norm
They are so unique and get your head outside the norm