smenges's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
nikkireadsalot_'s review against another edition
5.0
Aw man, this book!!! So sweet and so heartfelt with a wonderful ending!
erinmz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
massaed's review against another edition
5.0
Sweet, cute read. No great mysteries to solve (pretty obvious how everything would turn out), but a lovely story. And Marcellus is an excellent narrator.
schesky's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-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? No
4.0
mandya's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
abbyhoffer's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
bkmckown's review against another edition
5.0
So heartbreaking, moving, emotional. This author does a fantastic job of writing characters. You connect with each and every one of them (including the octopus- he was my favorite). Such a wonderful story about found family and the losses that bring them together.
jennnw's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bibliophile_hails's review against another edition
1.0
Should have been named Remarkably Boring Creatures.
I could see how some people who like very slow paced/dull characters would enjoy this but it’s not my jam.
Nothing of substance happened until 2/3 of the way through.
I liked Marcellus’ chapters.
I don’t understand how anyone in our current era could be so ignorant about technology. My 90 year old Baba even has an email.
The main character Tova cleans as a way of grieving. That sums up about the first 2/3 of the book.
Cameron is an absolute asshole and never redeems himself.
A few major things go unanswered/aren’t looked into.
One and a half stars for Marcellus, he deserved better.
I could see how some people who like very slow paced/dull characters would enjoy this but it’s not my jam.
Nothing of substance happened until 2/3 of the way through.
I liked Marcellus’ chapters.
I don’t understand how anyone in our current era could be so ignorant about technology. My 90 year old Baba even has an email.
The main character Tova cleans as a way of grieving. That sums up about the first 2/3 of the book.
Cameron is an absolute asshole and never redeems himself.
A few major things go unanswered/aren’t looked into.
One and a half stars for Marcellus, he deserved better.