The Flowers Need Watering edition by Marcus Lopés Literature Fiction eBooks
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“Marcus Lopés […] has a natural gift for creating an original, well-thought-out story and developing positive, memorable characters that touch your heart and soul.” – Darla Ortiz, Goodreads
“The prose was lyrical and near poetic at times, and the plots and subplots were weaved together masterfully and gave a fulfilling, emotional payoff at the end.” – Marcella Gonzales, Indie Book Reviewers
Mateo Borden was twenty when he came out to his parents, and the last thing he expected was to be disowned. But from that moment on, his parents wanted nothing to do with him. At a time in his life when he felt alone, angry and confused, Mateo found an unexpected ally in Liam Robertson, a family friend and third-year law student engaged to be married. They became best friends, brothers, and were inseparable until their lives took different paths. New York City called Liam with a job offer at a prominent law firm while Mateo, fresh out of university, devoted himself to his dream of becoming a writer.
Now, Mateo has come of age. He’s twenty-nine and a “rock star” on the literary scene with his books selling by the millions. He’s built a home with Simon Denault, the political science professor who swept him off his feet five years ago. He’s living the life he’s always imagined. Meanwhile, Liam has quietly returned home to support his mother, Susan, who’s in remission from breast cancer — and to divest of an ambiguous obsession that has nearly destroyed him.
In his debut indie novel, Marcus Lopés offers a moving and provocative story of friendship, love, and loss in the tradition of E. Lynn Harris. Breaking new ground in contemporary gay fiction, The Flowers Needs Watering is an unforgettable novel about discovering the meaning of family and the healing power of forgiveness.
The Flowers Need Watering edition by Marcus Lopés Literature Fiction eBooks
I am one of those readers who is drawn to the titles of a book and then the synopsis. The title immediately caught my attention and I just had to read it.It is primarily a love story between Mateo and Simon. No story involving two gay men would be complete without the self righteous who condemns those does not share their belief.
Throw in an old boyfriend, some infidelity and the power of forgiveness. I found it to be an engaging read and will definitely read other novels by this author.
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The Flowers Need Watering edition by Marcus Lopés Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
This was a whirlwind of emotions; beautifully written. I felt a connection with each and every character. I felt completely immersed in the story, and I definitely recommend it!
This book was fantastic! I could not put it down. Please continue to write books like this. We need more great interracial stories.
Not the most coherent timeline. Some of the characters were not fully developed but I enjoyed this read. I would recommend this book for some light reading.
Mateo’s life begins careening out of control when he is summoned to his fathers hospital bed to say goodbye. As with flowers, you must tend, cultivate and water your relationships or they’ll become dormant and never flower. Wonderful new talent.
Whilst the people in this book are real enough, I found the relentless histrionics of their dysfunction detracted from the pleasure of the reading, especially when it all is compacted into a relatively narrow time frame. Too much "will I /won't I" that is wearing after a few pages. The saving grace of the book is Mateo's sister, Melinda, a girl in control of not just herself but her family and all those around her. I felt the author could have given more depth to the surroundings beyond just street names, especially as he is from the region, as that would have broadened the script beyond the human bickering.
this book resonates with me because its like i know these people. (but lesbians) i'm glad how the love story is resolved, it made me scared for mateo and simon when liam shows back up in mateo's life. mateo calls liam a narcissist and he isn't wrong. simon makes mistakes and mateo has to figure out how to deal with them and if he really can trust him anymore.
mateo's family is dysfunctional at best. some accept him and some don't. his father tries to make amends before he dies, but mateo isn't really receptive. but he does speak at his funeral, not in the way his father wanted him to, but he does what he can to 'build a bridge'.
love this authors work! can't wait to read more from him!
In his debut Indie novel, Marcus Lopés presents a moving and provocative story about grief, doubt, love, and family. The Flowers Need Watering is a stunning portrait of a man coming to terms with the death of his estranged father, while questioning his place in the world and the life he’s built. Thoughtful, nuanced, and complex, Lopés’ novel rises above the standard of typical LGBT fiction.
The real strength of The Flowers Need Watering comes from its deeply flawed characters and Lopés’ ability to change our perceptions of them over time. In the opening chapters, Mateo (the protagonist) is angry, stubborn, and at times cruel. By contrast, readers will believe his partner Simon to be patient, kind, and beyond reproach. As the story unfolds, it becomes easier to both empathize with Mateo, and take Simon off his pedestal. Add to the mix Liam, a ghost from Mateo’s past, and the complex tapestry of the characters’ lives begin to unravel. Soon we discover no one is innocent, and there are many sides to every story.
In the end, everyone ends up a little better off than they started, but maybe not in the ways they expect.
Through his writing, Lopés wants us to “think about the choices we make and how we respond, either under duress or when our emotions take control, to the challenges we face in life each and every day.” In The Flowers Need Watering he absolutely succeeds!
This is a great read, and I highly recommend it even for those outside of the LGBT community. The Flowers Need Watering is a human story that will appeal to anyone interested in high-quality writing, and great storytelling. There’s something for everyone here.
I’ll eagerly await more from this author.
I am one of those readers who is drawn to the titles of a book and then the synopsis. The title immediately caught my attention and I just had to read it.
It is primarily a love story between Mateo and Simon. No story involving two gay men would be complete without the self righteous who condemns those does not share their belief.
Throw in an old boyfriend, some infidelity and the power of forgiveness. I found it to be an engaging read and will definitely read other novels by this author.
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