Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Remarkably Bright Creatures

Shelby Van Pelt

368 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary mystery emotional hopeful medium-paced

Description

After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night cleaner shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium. Ever since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat over thirty years ago keeping busy has helped her cope. One night...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,188 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
hopeful 69%
reflective 43%
inspiring 35%
funny 34%
lighthearted 32%
sad 22%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 13%
relaxing 9%
informative 6%
challenging 2%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 13%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.43

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