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mariahmmm 's review for:
Remarkably Bright Creatures
by Shelby Van Pelt
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-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
Synopsis: In an effort to keep herself busy, lonely grief-stricken 70 year old Tova holds a night cleaning job at the local aquarium after the loss of her parents, her husband, and the cold-case disappearance of her only son. There she meets the remarkably bright Marcellus (a giant Pacific octopus living out his final days in captivity) and Cameron (a man still struggling with abandonment issues from his childhood). Their friendship provides a backdrop against many changes and experiences as each learns to open up to others.
Review: This was such a beautifully written emotional story capturing the loneliness many experience, from an elderly woman, to an abandoned child grown up, to an octopus. However, the second half of the book was very cliched and Cameron remained a poor character. Marcellus was fantastic and I loved hearing his perspective as he "wrote" half the chapters.
Review: This was such a beautifully written emotional story capturing the loneliness many experience, from an elderly woman, to an abandoned child grown up, to an octopus. However, the second half of the book was very cliched and Cameron remained a poor character. Marcellus was fantastic and I loved hearing his perspective as he "wrote" half the chapters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child death, Confinement, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment
Moderate: Cancer, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Blood, Abortion