Published 1 Sept ’25 by L’il Factory AB

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Sound bite summary of reviews

Tealeavesandbookleaves

• “I feel Brain Fruit is a book you can come back to because there’s so much in the small novella you can easily miss something.”
• “It’s a very different read to my usual read but it’s interesting and entertaining.”
• “I feel lots of age groups will enjoy this book.”

Thelibraryofimagination

• “This book has definitely left me wondering.”
• “I’m grateful I had the opportunity to experience a story such as this.”

Unluckyclover

• “It’s different, not your typical story but with questions; thought provoking and mysterious in its own style.”
• “A really short book, which in my view could go on.”
• “Overall it was interesting, short with a speedy pace, ending too soon.”

WhatYouTolkienAbout

• “Although short this story packs a lot into such a small package.”
• “Written wonderfully you cannot help but devour this in one sitting.”
• “A must read and easy 5 star.”

EmmasBooksAndMore

• “I found this book interesting and fascinating and it’s definitely a worthwhile read.”
• “The story was thought provoking and well paced.”
• “I highly recommend it.”

Thereadingnoodle

• “I’m amazed in how Stephen has managed to write such an incredible story in under 50 pages.”
• “‘Brain Fruit’ really sucks you in from the very start.”
• “I adored the unique POV… managing to use such a simple tale to share such complex ideas.”

Thebookishhermit

• “A thought-provoking narrative that blends elements of sci-fi with deep philosophical musings.”
• “A compelling read that challenges us to contemplate the nature of growth, partnership, and the sometimes perilous path of evolution.”
• “It becomes a meditation on the nature of connection in an increasingly fragmented world.”

LinkedIn – Helen Lewis

• “A striking little book that punches well above its weight.”
• “Philosophical depth packed into such a compact novella.”
• “The kind of bold, thought-provoking work that gets me excited about where indie publishing is heading.”

Boo.koclock

• “This tiny book is WILD.”
• “It’s dense, trippy, and totally different to anything I’ve read before.”
• “Perfect if you like sci-fi that’s short, sharp, and experimental.”

Bluefairybugsbooks

• “Every word totally drew me in and captured my attention.”
• “A reflection on relationships, evolution and survival which was utterly fascinating.”
• “I think I need to read it again to really take it in.”

Aratecla_the_bookrat

• “This story just broke through all my defences and left me breathless.”
• “The writing is sharp and focused, simple and yet charged with meaning and feelings.”
• “I am in love with this little tale and I haven’t stopped thinking about it.”

RhianVirtualAssistant

• “A truly memorable and thought-provoking read.”
• “A modern-day fable that explores collaboration, legacy, and the consequences of technological progress on the natural world.”
• “A beautifully written, thought-provoking read that leaves a lasting impression.”

Jessicaroselovesbooks

• “A thought-provoking read… short but sweet.”
• “The story made me feel I could picture it so clearly and so vividly.”
• “The amount of thought-provoking this was able to bring in under 50 words was just amazing.”

Thelarlbookworm

• “An engaging and thought-provoking book.”
• “For such a small book, this story really makes you think philosophically.”
• “You could pick a new philosophical thought thread every time you picked it up.”

Alittlemixofvix

• “A thought-provoking short sci-fi where, without realising, you connect with a fruit, a bee, and a bug.”
• “A beautifully descriptive sci-fi story with feeling.”

The_bookmagnet

• “I can’t stop thinking about Brain Fruit since I turned the final page.”
• “It’s incredibly thought-provoking.”
• “Intelligent, imaginative and peculiar… so beautifully written and completely unforgettable.”

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