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I thought the idea of putting together ten short stories surrounding eco-fiction--nature-oriented or environment-oriented--was lovely. I've become a fan of both fictional and nonfictional pieces having to do with the planet, whether it's how we're screwing things up (daunting!) or fixing them (hopeful!). So this sounded right up my alley.
The stories themselves are good ideas. They have really great bones. My favorite was "It's So Lovely to Live in the Country" because it's something I've witness ...more
The stories themselves are good ideas. They have really great bones. My favorite was "It's So Lovely to Live in the Country" because it's something I've witness ...more
Green with Empathy for our planet.
Stem and Leaf Plots is a punny title for a collection of short stories about nature and environmental consciousness. Virginia Arthur’s stories are extremely well-written and knowledgeable. The oft-times humorous and sentimental eco-fiction espouses the benefits of nature, including how children learn from animals, how nature can be a friend to the lonely, and the ever-pressing battle between deforestation vs. green space. Enjoyable and short reading, these stori ...more
Stem and Leaf Plots is a punny title for a collection of short stories about nature and environmental consciousness. Virginia Arthur’s stories are extremely well-written and knowledgeable. The oft-times humorous and sentimental eco-fiction espouses the benefits of nature, including how children learn from animals, how nature can be a friend to the lonely, and the ever-pressing battle between deforestation vs. green space. Enjoyable and short reading, these stori ...more
STEM AND LEAF PLOTS, a book of 10 eco-fiction short stories by Virginia Arthur, each of which tells with delightfully ironic humour how so many of us are going all out to deface our planet:
1, A STRANGLER FIG GROWS IN EDEN tells of a giant fig tree growing in the yard of a rather nasty lady, and which disrupts the life of its owner, the city, and even the internet.
2, IT`S SO LOVELY TO LIVE IN THE COUNTRY explains in great detail exactly what not to do when moving to the country to enjoy a more ...more
1, A STRANGLER FIG GROWS IN EDEN tells of a giant fig tree growing in the yard of a rather nasty lady, and which disrupts the life of its owner, the city, and even the internet.
2, IT`S SO LOVELY TO LIVE IN THE COUNTRY explains in great detail exactly what not to do when moving to the country to enjoy a more ...more
Aug 06, 2021
Damir Salkovic
marked it as to-read
Nov 06, 2022
Ann Birdgenaw
marked it as to-read
