Book Review: Remarkably Bright Creatures

A Two-Minute Book Review

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Color me charmed. I adored this sweet debut about a widow, a grifter, and an octopus. It was sweetly sad but quietly hopeful. There were beautiful friendships (one that crossed species), bittersweet memories, and a dedication to “if a thing’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.”

I loved every word. Though I shouldn’t have listened to the ending while driving.

The audio was exceptional. Marin Ireland rocked two genders and a Scot! And Michael Urie as Marcellus (the octopus, a major character) was dry, witty, and delightfully urbane. (Fun Fact: Urie previously recorded LILY AND THE OCTOPUS.)

Read this if you want to feel good about the people (and aquatic life) around you. I smiled the whole dang time.

I read this Audiobook as a library loan from my library via the Libby app.

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