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4.31 AVERAGE
4.31 AVERAGE
emotional
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
emotional
hopeful
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:
Yes
Only took off half a star because the plot was predictable with few unexpected twists.
I've first heard many praises for this book and then found out there are mixed reviews of it online, but in my opinion, it was written with a good flow and enough emotional bits and revaluation to keep me engaged through the audiobook narration.
Tova works at the local aquarium and when she loses all close family members, she's thinking of her next step. A young man coming from a family where his mom was battling addition and he never knew his father, Cameron, covers for Tova while she recovers from an injury and while he's looking for his father.
They both have a tough past and they somehow connect through Marcellus, a bright octopus who's capable of more than anyone is aware of.
The storytelling in this book is beautiful and the narration is perfectly paced with a calming voice that's pleasant to listen to.
I'd also like to address how I see Cameron, as he's been having quite a bad rap in many reviews, while it's clear that he both struggles with the trauma of growing up in poverty and that his character grows a lot through the story. It is clear that many reviewers were privileged enough to never experience true poverty and therefore cannot fully empathise with his character. Kids who grow up without proper financial resources and family support often struggle to build healthy life and work habits, which makes them seem as bad people to other, rather than just unfortunate children who did not have role models during their upbringing. I deeply feel the struggles he experiences and I'm happy his growth is portrayed as a motivation and possibility for children coming from similar backgrounds.
Tova works at the local aquarium and when she loses all close family members, she's thinking of her next step. A young man coming from a family where his mom was battling addition and he never knew his father, Cameron, covers for Tova while she recovers from an injury and while he's looking for his father.
They both have a tough past and they somehow connect through Marcellus, a bright octopus who's capable of more than anyone is aware of.
The storytelling in this book is beautiful and the narration is perfectly paced with a calming voice that's pleasant to listen to.
I'd also like to address how I see Cameron, as he's been having quite a bad rap in many reviews, while it's clear that he both struggles with the trauma of growing up in poverty and that his character grows a lot through the story. It is clear that many reviewers were privileged enough to never experience true poverty and therefore cannot fully empathise with his character. Kids who grow up without proper financial resources and family support often struggle to build healthy life and work habits, which makes them seem as bad people to other, rather than just unfortunate children who did not have role models during their upbringing. I deeply feel the struggles he experiences and I'm happy his growth is portrayed as a motivation and possibility for children coming from similar backgrounds.
emotional
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
emotional
slow-paced
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
A very cute book, especially from the octopus’ perspective. The characters really grow on you and it’s touching how the connections come together in the end.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
N/A
Overall, an enjoyable read. Felt a bit rushed towards the end. Also, lots of unanswered questions. Why did she and her brother become so estranged? That felt really unresolved. Cam’s mom? Alive or dead? Just several things that didn’t wrap up.