Remarkably Bright Creatures

9/1/2022

For anyone who loves heartwarming, character-driven stories, Remarkably Bright Creatures will be a new favorite. Tova is a widow, still grieving for her son who has been missing for decades. She takes a job at the Sowell Bay Aquarium and meets Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus. Marcellus may be captive, but he is a sly detective with a heart of gold. Through their friendship, and with Marcellus's help, Tova forms a new relationship and finally begins to uncover some of the truth about her son's disappearance. This novel is a beautiful exploration of loneliness and connection, and the power of hope and love to transform even the most difficult situations.

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