Remarkably Bright Creatures: 'That Octopus Book', the international bestseller, now a major Netflix film

Lovely history

A wonderful read. I didn't want to watch the movie until I had read the book and I'm so glad I did this. The book reveals the thoughts and actions in depth. The movie recreates the story quite well, but it's a movie so you aren't privy to the wonderful details of thoughts and actions to the same degree...as can be expected. Both are good - the book is great!

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt is heartwarming and comforting, leaving the reader with a bittersweet feeling—sad to say goodbye to the characters, yet grateful to have been part of their journey. The story follows Tova Sullivan, a widow who spends her nights cleaning the Sowell Bay Aquarium, and Cameron Cassmore, a young man who unexpectedly finds himself single, unemployed, and without a place to stay. Readers are also introduced to Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Intelligent and mischievous, Marcellus avoids human interaction when he can, yet he is gradually charmed by the small woman who cleans the glass of his enclosure each night. Shelby brilliantly portrays his curious and perceptive nature, at times allowing the reader brief insight into the workings of his mind. As the story unfolds, the reader is gently drawn into the intertwined lives of all three characters. What makes this book so compelling is the way the author captures the softness and perseverance of each character, despite the challenges they face. One of the most enjoyable elements is the brief, interspersed windows into Marcellus’s mind, captivating the reader with his honest and bemused reflections. However, some readers may find the momentum slows briefly toward the end, as the characters take a bit longer to uncover the final pieces of information. Remarkably Bright Creatures is a wonderful choice for readers seeking a light, wholesome, and heartfelt story. You grow to love these characters and think of them with genuine affection. This book is truly more than just a beautiful cover.

A pleasurable ready, great for the Summer...fluid, uncomplicated, heartwarming.

What a unique concept. I loved it from start to finish. It's well written, clever, the characters are real and the story pulled me in from the start. It was hard to put down and I didn't want it to end. I think readers of Matt Haig would adore this book, which pulled at my heartstrings. Marcellus, an intelligent octopus pulls together a group of characters who's lives are instrically connected—they just don't know it yet.