A review by katiemack
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This is sweet, and I can see why readers compare it to A Man Called Ove, but it's more linear and less nuanced. I did love reading about Tova and her journey with grief and loneliness, and I'm glad she found solace in her conversations with Marcellus the octopus. Oddly enough, I didn't care for Marcellus' asides and found them aloof and pretentious, so I could have done with even less of those. Cameron is fine; I appreciate how he fits into Tova's story, but his introduction is rough and made me less sympathetic toward him.

I'm glad I read this, as it is indeed heartwarming, but I wasn't as wowed as I thought I would be. 
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