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adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Potted Plant is my third and favorite read of the year from @thomasgloom.
I find myself liking novellas more and more because when done correctly, it lets authors flex a bit and gives them license to pull all sorts of WTF moments that don't necessarily work on longer pieces.
Gloom nails this completely here. The Potted Plant is about pain, revenge, and the opportunity for personal growth after a personal tragedy.
The protagonist (who we never learn the name of and I love that) falls under the influence of a witch after having his heart broken. Out for revenge, she offers a solution.
What follows is a blend of real life and the bizarre. The way Gloom ends the story is chef's kiss fuck yeah and would have been perfect for the Twilight Zone.
It's hard to put my finger on, but this feels like the signal for some evolution beyond his other two works (which I really liked). It almost feels like he's having more fun? I don't know, but I loved this tale and can't wait to see what he does next 🤘
I find myself liking novellas more and more because when done correctly, it lets authors flex a bit and gives them license to pull all sorts of WTF moments that don't necessarily work on longer pieces.
Gloom nails this completely here. The Potted Plant is about pain, revenge, and the opportunity for personal growth after a personal tragedy.
The protagonist (who we never learn the name of and I love that) falls under the influence of a witch after having his heart broken. Out for revenge, she offers a solution.
What follows is a blend of real life and the bizarre. The way Gloom ends the story is chef's kiss fuck yeah and would have been perfect for the Twilight Zone.
It's hard to put my finger on, but this feels like the signal for some evolution beyond his other two works (which I really liked). It almost feels like he's having more fun? I don't know, but I loved this tale and can't wait to see what he does next 🤘
karlakayjenniges's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
4.0
"Harboring hatred is easier than extending forgiveness. We can’t help it. Deep within our very souls, we find ourselves gravitating toward holding grudges. We let anger get a hold of us without even trying to break its grip. It sinks its talons deep into our hearts until they turn black, rotting from the inside. It hurts, but we make believe that it’s helping us to feel better. That it’s quenching some ancient desire for revenge, or whatever we might fool ourselves into calling justice."
Ooooo.....that was a little bit schmexy!
I chose to read this for a reading challenge: Green on the cover. The cover is awesome, by the way!
Themes of revenge and heartbreak due to betrayal of the worst kind.
Witches, magic, and a carnivorous plant grown to perfection with, not love, but with hurt and anger.
An all around fun and gritty read!
Ooooo.....that was a little bit schmexy!
I chose to read this for a reading challenge: Green on the cover. The cover is awesome, by the way!
Themes of revenge and heartbreak due to betrayal of the worst kind.
Witches, magic, and a carnivorous plant grown to perfection with, not love, but with hurt and anger.
An all around fun and gritty read!
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