Readers remain captivated by stories that contain an animal perspective, and “Remarkably Bright Creatures” deserves recognition in that literary category alongside other recent novels like W. Unwilling to sacrifice her independence, Tova finds companionship with Marcellus McSquiddles, the bright orange octopus, who faces challenges of his own: the struggle of captivity and a lack of freedom. The wholesome novel begins with a lonely aquarium worker, Tova Sullivan, who mechanically advances through her day, still grieving her only son who died mysteriously decades prior. Shelby Van Pelt’s engaging novel of small-town life, “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” captures the intersecting stories of an elderly aquarium worker, a 30-year-old drifter, and a giant Pacific octopus as they journey toward self-understanding, companionship and fulfillment.Īs the story unfolds, unlikely alliances emerge among these three characters - breaking age gaps, personal barriers, and species divides.
“Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt is the 2023 Centre County Reads selection.Įditor’s note: The following is a review of the 2023 Centre County Reads selection, “Remarkably Bright Creatures.” For more information on Centre County Reads, visit Walking through the library in search of a new book to read after a long day of work or school, your attention may focus on the brightly colored cover of an instant 2022 New York Times bestseller.
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