Review by kdelhan - Remarkably Bright Creatures

kdelhan 's review for:

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

4.5

emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I picked this up right after visiting an aquarium and couldn't help but wonder if the octopus there was bored; in retrospect he probably was :( The portrayal of Tova's grief and simultaneously somehow pushing ahead with her life while also being stuck on that night really stuck with me. And when Cameron

turned around his camper van and returned to the aquarium, I audibly gasped a sigh of relief!

I really enjoyed the resolution; it didn't feel too fairytale picture-perfect nor cheesy. The descriptions of Sowell Bay and the PNW were so evocative. Can I also say I really want to tour Tova's home as well??

Content Warnings