The Cactus by Sarah Haywood | Published May 7th 2019 by Park Row | 384 Pages | Goodreads
✅ REVIEW
An unconventional protagonist facing life-changing events. This was a quick and enjoyable read. The main character has a particular and structured personality which I could relate to (a bit) and which made me smile.
I first heard about this book when it was selected for RW’s book club. In the past, she has chosen great titles for discussion and for this reason I gave it a try. The audiobook had a great narrator and the book has a beautiful cover.
It was lighthearted and funny, I recommend it to readers who enjoy contemporary fiction and also to those who enjoy “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” and “The Rosie Project”.
✅ PUBLISHER’S DESCRIPTION
“In this charming and poignant debut, one woman’s unconventional journey to finding love means learning to embrace the unexpected.
For Susan Green, messy emotions don’t fit into the equation of her perfectly ordered life. She has a flat that is ideal for one, a job that suits her passion for logic, and an “interpersonal arrangement” that provides cultural and other, more intimate, benefits. But suddenly confronted with the loss of her mother and the news that she is about to become a mother herself, Susan’s greatest fear is realized. She is losing control.
Enter Rob, the dubious but well-meaning friend of her indolent brother. As Susan’s due date draws near and her dismantled world falls further into a tailspin, Susan finds an unlikely ally in Rob. She might have a chance at finding real love and learning to love herself, if only she can figure out how to let go.”
✅ BOOK SOURCE AND FORMAT
Loan from Miami-Dade’s Library Overdrive, audiobook
I’m so happy to see your review as I follow RW’s book club choices and have enjoyed many of them. Wonderful review and I’m putting this on my library wishlist, audio of course!