THE HOUSE PLANT REVIEW ⬇️ I was recently contacted by the author @jeremyraystories for an honest review of The Houseplant, his short story drama. Star Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 The story centers around a fern, George, that comes into his own after being bought by Brenda, a mother of two and book-club host. The House Plant, instead of fully immersing into one world, and one perspective of either humans or plants towards each other, it attempts to merge both perspectives to showcase the relationship between Brenda and George. The way that they view each other is disparate and contrasting yet unified by one emotion, friendship. Its a representation of how verbal communication isn't the most integral part of a relationship and how actions speak louder than words. The fact that Brenda cares for George and waters him everyday, compliments him shows this reciprocated affection. As for the writing style, I think that it lacked just a bit in description and vivid imagery, especially since this is a plant as the main character. I liked that George was personified and could feel everything around him but i think that the story relied a bit too heavily on that to the point where George felt more like a human trapped in a plants body. Although I understand the intention of portraying plants to be just as important as human beings, I think the allure of having a narration from an "unreliable" narrator that doesn't completely understand everything that's happening is having the reader understand through their vivid imagery and descriptions. This makes the novel or short story more interactive because it places the burden of the emotions evoked by the story onto the reader. Overall, great short story and phenomenal representation of friendship and trust. Instagram wouldn't let me write my full review because it was too long so you can check it out on my website for more detail. Link is in bio. The Houseplant is available to purchase on Amazon and is free on Kindle Unlimited! Link in @jeremyraystories bio. A nice, heartfelt read. #jeremyray #thehouseplantstory #bookblogger #bookgram #bookreviewer #book #review #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #plants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #loveit https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg6cgrKMELo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
