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Book Reviews of Remarkably Bright Creatures

Remarkably Bright Creatures
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Author: Shelby Van Pelt
ISBN-13: 9780063204157
ISBN-10: 0063204150
Publication Date: 5/3/2022
Pages: 368
Rating:
  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
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4.4 stars, based on 55 ratings
Publisher: Ecco
Book Type: Hardcover
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5 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

cathyskye avatar reviewed Remarkably Bright Creatures on + 2259 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
===This is a review of the audiobook===

My attention was drawn to Remarkably Bright Creatures by a fellow book blogger, and I thought it would be an excellent choice as an audiobook. I was right. The narrators' voices were perfect for Marcellus, Tova, Cameron, and the other characters.

I'm one of these people who've always had closer relationships with animals than I have with people, and I've always talked to animals like they could understand everything I say. (You may be surprised at how often they do understand.) So, I was a tasty sea cucumber just waiting for Marcellus to single me out. At first, there just weren't enough chapters from Marcellus' point of view, but then Tova and a young man named Cameron began to get their hooks into me.

It is oh-so-easy to fall under the spell of these characters, to want them to have their happy-ever-afters. And once the author lets us in on just what Marcellus knows, the hook is set. I could no more turn away from this book than I could stop breathing.

If you're in the mood for a "feel good" read, I've got the perfect one for you: Remarkably Bright Creatures. But take a word of advice: have a hanky close by as you near the end.

[Note: this book touched me so much that, when a local aquarium announced that their giant Pacific octopus was nearing the end of her life, and-- if you wanted to come see her to say goodbye, you'd better hurry-- I had a tear in my eye. It's all your fault, Marcellus.]
esjro avatar reviewed Remarkably Bright Creatures on + 900 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Would have been 5 stars if there were more chapters written by the octopus.
reviewed Remarkably Bright Creatures on + 1109 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I've been disappointed in the past by books claiming to be like A Man Called Ove or Eleanor Oliphant, but not this time! Van Pelt makes an octopus as a main character work really well and Tova's story will stay with me for a long time. The characters are realistic and I'm honored to have spent time in their world.
debs avatar reviewed Remarkably Bright Creatures on + 638 more book reviews
I really enjoyed this book, a delightful, heartwarming story. A few chapters are told from the perspective of a giant octopus. Sounds weird, but this had me completely engrossed.
susieqmillsacoustics avatar reviewed Remarkably Bright Creatures on + 1061 more book reviews
This is one of the best books I have ever read! I love, love, love this book with all my heart! I listened to the audio book and I didn't want to stop listening. It's an amazing experience with wonderful characters! I will seek out the print book to read as well and to keep as a treasured book on my shelf!