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Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
5.0
emotional hopeful mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

The octopus, Marcellus, as the narrator is such a touching and creative artistic choice. He’s maybe one of my favorite characters I’ve read all year. Also, though the plot and mystery were predictable, I found myself eagerly awaiting the reveal throughout the book. Also, I appreciate that the author did not labor on the misunderstanding trope. She showed a lot of respect for the reader in allowing the story to flow without artificially drawing out the mystery from the characters. Loved this sweet story.