A review by morganth
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

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

3.5

Interesting premise, but you can tell it's the author's first novel. 

Turns out, all that a deeply traumatized man baby needs in order to instantly become a great person is a grandmother's love. Too easy and too tidy a resolution for a book attempting to deal with complex life events.