A prickly, independent 45-year-old woman confronts unexpected pregnancy, her mother's death, family secrets, and grief while discovering love and self-acceptance.
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A prickly, independent 45-year-old woman confronts unexpected pregnancy, her mother's death, family secrets, and grief while discovering love and self-acceptance.
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A Reese's Book Club Pick and New York Times Bestseller "Fans of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine will love The Cactus." --Red magazine An unforgettable love story that shows sometimes you have to embrace the unexpected. Susan Green is like a cactus: you can't get too close. She likes things perfectly ordered and predictable. No surprises. But suddenly confronted with the loss of her mother and the unexpected news that she is about to become a mother herself, Susan's greatest fear is realized....
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Central romantic relationship develops with emotional intimacy and some physical closeness
Violence & gore
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No violent content depicted
Profanity
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No profanity present
Substance use
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Alcoholism explored as part of family dynamics and personal struggles
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes
Religious content
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Mentions of a vicar and brief religious references
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft
Occult / demonology
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No occult content
Political content
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No political or ideological messaging
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Grief, family conflict, alcoholism, and inheritance disputes central to plot
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