Reviews

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

jewel99's review against another edition

5.0

I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect from this book and I’m glad I went into it pretty blind. But I loved it and it was a quick read, but very sweet and touching without being cliché or formulaic in anyway. A truly lovely read.

dinosaurhorrorshow's review against another edition

This was too contemporary for me. But I have friends who loved it so it’s probably a great book just not for me.

sarahalena's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.0

tiptonse's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? No

5.0

I loved, loved, loved this book. It reminded me a lot of Unlikely animals, which I also really enjoyed. 

ajackola's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.75

archerygrl's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

amycanread_'s review against another edition

4.0

3.5/5
A charming story set in a small coastal town about a wise but sneaky octopus in captivity, a little old lady who does custodial labour to distract from the unexpected death of her son, and a 30-year-old manchild looking for a long lost father.

An easy and heartwarming beach read. Surprisingly complex characters for such a short book. Author did a great job on making Cameron/the manchild an insufferable piece of shit.

susbro's review

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

mccbooklove's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

4.5

ladylizardxvii's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0