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4.31 AVERAGE

msmonicam's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 30%

I wanted more octopus and less insufferable man-child.
emotional slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional hopeful informative reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I really loved sitting here reading this book and being introduced to the characters wondering how they will all tie to each other. This story strongly reflects that we are never alone in the world and that someone is always willing to listen and be there for you. I did find it a little bit predictable making my rating not a 5 star.
slow-paced

I adored this book and I think it joins my favorites list. The story was so unique and I constantly found myself wondering what would happen next. I enjoyed the way the book was broken up into different perspectives—one of them being from the POV of Marcellus the octopus. His POV chapters were fascinating and really helped to build up the characters’ worlds. I’m so happy I read this book and I can’t wait to share it with others in my life ❤️
emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This was my choice for book club with Anne and Lee. Julie read it and gave it 5 stars... Previously why I heard of it; it is widely popular. I enjoyed it although it was a bit predictable. I liked the importance of friendship and family the book explored. And of course the star octopus was an interesting protagonist.
hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated