Remarkably Bright Creatures: A Novel

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Remarkably Bright Creatures: A Novel

"Remarkably Bright Creatures" is a poignant exploration of the transformative power of connection, beautifully crafted to reveal how even the slightest touch from another living being can crack open the shell of loneliness. Kevin Wilson, author of "Nothing to See Here," praises the book for its beautiful examination of this theme.

In this charming and witty novel, reminiscent of "A Man Called Ove," Tova Sullivan finds solace in working the night shift at Sowell Bay Aquarium after the death of her husband. Her coping mechanism, staying busy, has been her lifeline since her son Erik disappeared mysteriously over thirty years ago.

Enter Marcellus, a curmudgeonly giant Pacific octopus residing in the aquarium. Despite his reluctance to cooperate with his human captors, Marcellus forms an unlikely and remarkable friendship with Tova. Using his keen intellect, Marcellus becomes a detective of sorts, unraveling the mystery of the night Erik vanished.

As the story unfolds, Marcellus employs every trick his eight arms can muster to unearth the truth for Tova before it's too late. Shelby Van Pelt's debut novel gently reminds us that confronting the past can illuminate a future that once seemed impossible.