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- December 2, 2020
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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
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| Publisher | Independently published |
|---|---|
| Publication date | December 2, 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 46 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 26 |
| Item Weight | 1.44 ounces |
| Dimensions | 4.12 x 0.12 x 6.75 inches |
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Top Amazon Reviews
Wonderful book
Format: Kindle
The Houseplant is a delightful, magical, funny, brilliant, memorable short story by Jeremy Ray. Told by a fern, the book explores love, kindness, parenting, death, grief and survival in less than 50 pages. It's a beautiful story, one worth reading again and again.
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2026 by Randy Kaufman
Heartwarming and unique!
Format: Kindle
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 | findingmontauk
Heartwarming short story!
Format: Kindle
“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
Heartwarming & Poignant!
Format: Kindle
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
A Short Heart-touching tale
Format: Kindle
The Houseplant is described by it’s author as a heartwarming short story about grief, loss, and a fern named George. This is all fitting, but I would add one more description…A Love Story. Yes, this is a beautifully written short story about life from the point of view of George and I highly recommend you take this journey with him. Even though short, it is a complete story. It has conflict, character growth, a gambit of emotions, dark moments, heart-stopping to heart-filling moments all experienced in his story. . The love that blooms between George and his human, Brenda, comes from her learning to understand what he needs and him coming to trust her intentions. They are there for each other and there is a connection made. There is humor, especially when human behavior is interpreted from the POV of a fern. And there is the tugging of tears as loss brings change. Not everyone accepts loss and change the same way. . What George comes to learn is that Brenda’s love connects him with everyone else she loves and through those connections love can become even more. All characters grow in understanding and trust, in acceptance of each other and what life brings, especially when there is love to connect them. You come away wondering how your plants see you, making you want to make sure you’re doing all you can for them. And Yes, this is a love story and you root for George to find his happily ever after.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2021 by Maureen Gianinio
The House Plant—Five Stars for this heartwarming story!
Format: Kindle
Author Jeremy Ray asked me to read and review his short story, The House Plant, and I’m so happy he did. I loved this story. Reading it was forty minutes of pure bliss. The House Plant is a heartwarming story about the friendship between George, a fern, and Brenda, his owner. The story is told from the point of view of George. I really connected with this story on many levels, especially with the way George handles his grief. Just know that when you finish the story, you will feel uplifted. I will never look at plants the same way again. And, I guarantee, if your plants need to be watered, when you finish the story, you will fill your watering can and will delight in watering them. The House Plant by Jeremy Ray is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle format. It is also free if you have a subscription to KindleUnlimited. Jeremy also hosts a podcast, Nobody Reads Short Stories, which can be found on all of the major streaming services, including You Tube. Each week he and his co-host, Megan Morrison, feature a new short story and the author. I highly recommend that you read The House Plant by Jeremy Ray. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
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Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2021 by LaDonne O.
A Sweet and Insightful Story
Format: Kindle
Told from the perspective of the houseplant. I can’t stop thinking about human intuition coming (in part) from the plants around us. That idea, and this story will stick with me.
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2025 by Denein Mcclain
If you are a plant-free household, prepare your wallets!
Format: Kindle
The Houseplant: A Short Story by Jeremy Ray is a lovely tale about a plant that grows to love his woman-human, Brenda. Right off the bat, this was adorable. I mean, the dedication was for the dying plant that Jeremy had been forced to leave behind with a roommate, and we got a little explanation about what happened there. When the short story begins, we’re right in the middle of a Sunday bookclub meeting. When Brenda, the woman hosting, begins to tell the tale of how her and “George” met, we’re off and running. Hearing that, you may assume that George is a human loved one, but no, George is her fern. This story had me cracking up during most of the story, but don’t let that fool you; it’s a real emotional rollercoaster! There are anticipation filled build-ups, there are highs, there are sharp turns, and there are stomach-dropping plummets. All within just thirty-one pages! My goodness, who knew a short story about a plant could pack this much of an emotional punch!? Excuse me while I go talk to my houseplants… If you have houseplant children, you’re going to love this! If you are a plant-free household, prepare your wallets! You’d going to want to go adopt a plant immediately after reading.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2021 by Erica Robyn