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4.31 AVERAGE
4.31 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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:
No
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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:
Complicated
I felt this loneliness and connected with Tova so sincerely. May we all find the remarkable bright creatures around us.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
emotional
inspiring
A beautifully crafted novel that weaves together grief, hope, and the unexpected bond between a lonely woman and a remarkably intelligent giant Pacific octopus.
Told through alternating perspectives—including Marcellus’s witty and insightful musings—this novel is both heartwarming and deeply moving.
The writing shines with gentle humor and profound emotional depth. The characters, from Tova to the struggling Cameron, are richly developed, each dealing with their own sense of loss and purpose. And Marcellus? He steals the show with his sharp observations and begrudging fondness for humans.
If there’s one critique, it’s that some plot elements feel predictable, but the journey is so charming and heartfelt that it hardly matters. This is a story about connection, second chances, and the healing power of unexpected friendships.
Told through alternating perspectives—including Marcellus’s witty and insightful musings—this novel is both heartwarming and deeply moving.
The writing shines with gentle humor and profound emotional depth. The characters, from Tova to the struggling Cameron, are richly developed, each dealing with their own sense of loss and purpose. And Marcellus? He steals the show with his sharp observations and begrudging fondness for humans.
If there’s one critique, it’s that some plot elements feel predictable, but the journey is so charming and heartfelt that it hardly matters. This is a story about connection, second chances, and the healing power of unexpected friendships.