A review by carolynbruce
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Marcellus is the best, most likable character by far, and the one I developed the most care towards, but we hardly get any time with him. Tova and Cam’s connection felt a little contrived, especially since everything gets wrapped up with a neat little bow, but maybe that’s because I really disliked Cameron. I think he was supposed to be endearing—the thirty year old screw-up, a blue collar secret genius with a heart of gold—but I found him annoying and immature. I can’t tell if the book wanted to tell a mystery, but if it did, the mystery falls somewhat flat.
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