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kairaveethakkar's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-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
This book had such lovable characters, well-thought out plot, and made me so fascinated about octopuses (I was extremely creeped out by them prior to this book) so one full star is dedicated for changing my perspective so drastically. All in all, a beautiful read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Grief
Minor: Cancer, Death, and Death of parent
marinarose3's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-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
3.5
Remarkably Bright Creatures by @shelbyvanpeltwrites 🐙 A touching, wholesome, quirky read that had me feeling nostalgia for my hometown and my loved ones passed and present who made it home. 🌊 Marcellus was a unique character and perspective, I wanted even more from his perspective though, and pace felt slow for me until the last 50 pages. Overall enjoyable and sweet story. ⭐️ 3.5 ⭐️ Read this book on my balcony, accompanied my coffee for some slow summer mornings ☀️ ☕️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, and Drug abuse
rainbowbrarian's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Cancer, Child death, Death, and Drug abuse
maddie_lewis28's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
OMG I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH I DIDNT WANT IT TO EVER END. Sadly my loan from the library ends in two days so I had to speed up🥲 This book was fun but also so beautiful and it touches your heart and also breaks your heart. It does all the things. It is pretty easy to get into and I’m so glad I picked it up. I vaguely remember seeing it a long while ago and saw “octopus” as a narrator and was like nope that’s too fantasy meets reality for me. But then the amazingly wonderful Abby Bergkamp told me to read it so I said why not and I’m so so sooooooo glad I did!! Ten-out-of-ten-would-recommend.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Drug abuse, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
pamnc's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.5
Very wholesome. Loved the octopus perspective.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Drug use
mkate4's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I wasn't sure if I'd like this book for the first few chapters I especially wasn't sure how I felt about Caleb's storyline. I'm glad I stuck with it though. The mysterious circumstances surrounding Tova's son drew me in.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, and Grief
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
tetedump's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Abandonment
daniofthewood's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
tiana_king's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I am not a frequent reader of contemporary but this was an engaging book nonetheless. The beginning is quite slow but once everyone meets up things really move along. A sweet story about the complex relationships within families, between friends, and remarkably bright creatures.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement and Grief
Moderate: Addiction, Death, and Abandonment
Minor: Terminal illness, Medical content, and Pregnancy
iinavarro's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.0
This was just a NICE book! Like a perfect little sweet treat. Thoroughly entertaining with loveable but flawed characters. Time to go to the aquarium!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, and Abandonment