A review by mhinnen
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Delightfully sweet!  Was skeptical about the POV of an octopus but Marcellus lives up to the name of the book and was charming with his smug but tender observations. We follow the lives of Tova, a widow whose son had died tragically when he was a teenager, Cameron who is a smart young man with a good heart but troubled upbringing who is looking for his father, and Marcellus the octopus. Their lives intersect at an aquarium in a small town. We get to know some of the quirky characters who live in the town as Cameron's background starts to come together. I listened to the audiobook and looked forward to turning it on every time I got in my car.