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A review by booksandbongs
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I really enjoyed reading this book, it felt like a warm hug. The characters were lovable and I found myself rooting for them, and the storyline was engaging throughout. I can see how some people would be deterred by the slow pace, but I enjoyed the slow build up to the conclusion.
This story was charming and uplifting, while still tugging at the heart just a little bit. Cameron was a difficult character to tolerate at first, but I encourage you to stick with him — he gets better at the end.
I loved the three perspectives that we shifted through, with Marcellus being my favorite. I found the authors writing style to be well done, and found myself laughing while tears were still in my eyes.
I loved every moment of this warm and charming book, and will definitely read it again in the future.
Remarkably Bright Creatures goes beyond the Tova-Marcellus relationship and at its core is about loneliness, loss, hope, friendship, family and community. It was such an original and heartwarming concept I won’t forget for a long time.
This story was charming and uplifting, while still tugging at the heart just a little bit. Cameron was a difficult character to tolerate at first, but I encourage you to stick with him — he gets better at the end.
I loved the three perspectives that we shifted through, with Marcellus being my favorite. I found the authors writing style to be well done, and found myself laughing while tears were still in my eyes.
I loved every moment of this warm and charming book, and will definitely read it again in the future.
Remarkably Bright Creatures goes beyond the Tova-Marcellus relationship and at its core is about loneliness, loss, hope, friendship, family and community. It was such an original and heartwarming concept I won’t forget for a long time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness, Child death, and Death