Remarkably Bright Creatures A Novel
Remarkably Bright Creatures A Novel by Shelby Van Pelt is published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2022 and spans 360 pages. This novel explores the life of Tova Sullivan, a widow who finds solace in her work at the Sowell Bay Aquarium after the mysterious disappearance of her son, Erik, over thirty years ago. As Tova navigates her grief, she forms an unexpected bond with Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus, who possesses a unique perspective on life and the secrets of the past.
Readers will discover a narrative that intertwines themes of friendship, family life, and mystery as Marcellus uses his intelligence to help Tova confront her past. The story delves into the emotional complexities of loss and hope, presenting a blend of drama and humor. With elements of fantasy and cozy storytelling, this debut novel invites readers to reflect on the connections that can arise in the most unlikely circumstances.
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“Remarkably Bright Creatures [is] an ultimately feel-good but deceptively sensitive debut. . . . Memorable and tender.” — Washington Post
For fans of A Man Called Ove, a charming, witty and compulsively readable exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope that traces a widow’s unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus
After Tova Sullivan’s husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she’s been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago.
Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn’t dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors–until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova.
Ever the detective, Marcellus deduces what happened the night Tova’s son disappeared. And now Marcellus must use every trick his old invertebrate body can muster to unearth the truth for her before it’s too late.
Shelby Van Pelt’s debut novel is a gentle reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible.
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