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George, a fern, doesn’t appreciate being bought by Brenda at Home Depot. And he certainly doesn’t appreciate being trapped in her house of humans. He yearns to be with the plants outside in the garden. With time, George learns to trust Brenda and think of her as his human. Then one day, tragedy strikes and George’s life will never be the same. What happens when a houseplant loses the thing he never knew he wanted? You'll never look at houseplants the same way again. Read more
Publisher : Independently published (December 2, 2020)
Language : English
Paperback : 46 pages
ISBN-13 : 26
Item Weight : 1.44 ounces
Dimensions : 4.12 x 0.12 x 6.75 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,527,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #25,289 in Short Stories (Books) #65,899 in Literary Fiction (Books)
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What a treat! Who knew a short story from the perspective of a fern could be so touching? Before I even get into the review just know that I am highly recommending this beautifully written, heartwarming, and smart short story! 5 stars! I have always been somewhat a victim to anthropomorphism - the attribution of human characteristics, emotions, and behaviors to animals or other non-human things. Marie Kondo would despise me. I hold on to things way too long just because of memories associated with them. I imagine everything is like the Brave Little Toaster or toys from Toy Story... what happens when I throw them out or they are just rotting alone at the dump? Things like this keep me up! The Houseplant is a short story that focuses on the life of one little fern... as he sits in the Garden Palace (NOT) waiting to be purchased by a human and through its ups and downs of tolerating this new lonely life being the only plant in the house with a man-human and two offspring-humans. We see the world through George, which is the name Brenda gives him. There is a struggle as the relationship blossoms between the two... and it's quite interesting and entertaining. Then author Jeremy Ray grabs our heartstrings and tugs SO hard... and a story that was already unique and quirky becomes something that is full of life, heart, and humanity. I am not an author or a valid critic, so it is not easy for me to put into the best words how this story made me feel. But I hope I am semi-capturing it with this review... because I think this story will surprise you! And now I will walk around and talk to all of my house plants today (I do that from time to time) and give them a little more water. Many of our plants are symbols of a loved one or a precious moment in our lives. We both still have plants from our fathers' funerals... and one of the plants in our house my husband has had for just around 25 years - it was a housewarming gift to a home years before the one we are in now. And it is still thriving here in our house. We love our house plants and I loved this story so much!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2020 by Alex Pearson
“It stunted its own growth and kept its leaves shriveled up like a head of lettuce. The strategy worked brilliantly.” Well, thanks to The Houseplant by Jeremy Ray, I now have my worst fear realized: what my houseplants really think of me. ⠀ ⠀ Brenda believes it is love at first sight when she sees the fern she will later name George in the store. But all he’s ever wanted is to avoid drawing unwanted attention from humans and continue living among the other plants waiting to be sold. Initially, George mistrusts Brenda, believing she is purposely trying to kill him by overwatering him and scorching him with too much sunlight. When she begins to properly care for him though, he rebels by shriveling back up! I think this part of the story will ring true for all houseplant owners who have known a temperamental plant or two. ⠀ ⠀ While the first half of The Houseplant is quite comical, the latter part quickly becomes emotional as George becomes attached to Brenda and must learn how to cope following a traumatic event. It was great character development for George to begin the story as such a resentful grouch and become such a sweetheart by the end of the story. ⠀ ⠀ I loved this short tale and how it made me chuckle throughout, as well as tear up because it is so touching. The “micro story” about dandelions growing in a garden included before The Houseplant begins is also a delightful addition that is written with a beautiful and poetic prose. ⠀ ⠀ Thanks so much to Jeremy Ray for reaching out and sending me a digital copy of the ARC for The Houseplant. I enjoyed it very much and definitely recommend this short story!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2020 by Liana Hubert
I really enjoyed this short story told from the perspective of a fern named George. For such a short story it had humor, sadness, loss, grief and love
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2022 by TINA M CRIPPS
I read this story while surrounded by my own plants. Not ferns, but cacti and succulents. And it got me thinking of the care I give them, of the ones I saved from the clearance rack and near death, of when I walk into my space and great them with, “hello, children” while feeling the firmness of their leaves and tubercles and check moisture in their soil. Now, after reading this story and staring with wonder at echeveria in bloom, I can’t help but consider if they are my Georges. Maybe that’s why Blue Frills decided to survive after losing half it’s leaves. Maybe that’s why Serpents have survived after I found it split in two on the store floor. Maybe they all realized I’m not the enemy and I wonder if they miss me when I’m away. Regardless, this story is delightful. Everyone is always in search of and preach about new perspectives, well, take a glimpse at the perspective of a houseplant then go save one.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2022 by m.e.d.u.s.a_r.e.a.d.s
Wow this was a suprising sweet read. It was a delight to find George and a lovely twist. Must reread asap
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2023 by zillalatte
I think it's extremely fitting that Jeremy Ray brought up Pixar prior to the start of his short story, because that's exactly the vibe "The House Plant" reminded me of! This was, by far, one of the most beautiful short stories I've ever read. I'd seen this popping up around booksta & was really curious, but when Jeremy reached out asking if I'd give it go, I figured what better time to dive in? I've been really into novellas & short stories lately, & this is a perfect example as to how a great, effective story can be told in a shorter number of pages. I'm still a little shook by how emotional this had me - I went from laughing at George's thoughts about Brenda & her plant caretaking skills to having tears in my eyes multiple times, & I definitely had myself a good little cry at the end (I'm a total Cancer, so goes with the territory, lol). This was such a moving & poignant story, one that reminds you to stop & appreciate both the little things that bring you joy in your own daily life, no matter how big or small, & those who care for you & love & support you. I'd highly, highly encourage everyone to give this a read, even if you're not the biggest fan of short stories! I'm really curious to see what Jeremy's horror short stories are like!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2021 by Phil Dowell Phil Dowell