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The Houseplant: A Short Story
by Jeremy Ray
It’s not often that a story surprises me. But this one really did.
When I started reading The House Plant, I found it mildly interesting, but a bit slow. And then suddenly it sucker punched me right in the gut; I’m not a particularly emotional person, but I welled up and was genuinely moved by the story.
Ray does a fantastic job of reeling in readers and playing with their emotions. Yet this story is much deeper than one might imagine: it deals with loss, grief and resilience.
While some people have looked at George and Brenda’s relationship as Stockholm Syndrome (a fair comment), I would argue that it is actually something more pure, showing us that actually our first impressions may not always be correct and to give people a chance.
A short, bittersweet read that will touch your heart.
I was provided with a copy by the author. All opinions my own.
When I started reading The House Plant, I found it mildly interesting, but a bit slow. And then suddenly it sucker punched me right in the gut; I’m not a particularly emotional person, but I welled up and was genuinely moved by the story.
Ray does a fantastic job of reeling in readers and playing with their emotions. Yet this story is much deeper than one might imagine: it deals with loss, grief and resilience.
While some people have looked at George and Brenda’s relationship as Stockholm Syndrome (a fair comment), I would argue that it is actually something more pure, showing us that actually our first impressions may not always be correct and to give people a chance.
A short, bittersweet read that will touch your heart.
I was provided with a copy by the author. All opinions my own.