![]() ![]() Unwilling to sacrifice her independence, Tova finds companionship with Marcellus McSquiddles, the bright orange octopus, who faces challenges of his own: the struggle of captivity and a lack of freedom. ![]() ![]() The wholesome novel begins with a lonely aquarium worker, Tova Sullivan, who mechanically advances through her day, still grieving her only son who died mysteriously decades prior. Shelby Van Pelt’s engaging novel of small-town life, “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” captures the intersecting stories of an elderly aquarium worker, a 30-year-old drifter, and a giant Pacific octopus as they journey toward self-understanding, companionship and fulfillment.Īs the story unfolds, unlikely alliances emerge among these three characters - breaking age gaps, personal barriers, and species divides. “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt is the 2023 Centre County Reads selection.Įditor’s note: The following is a review of the 2023 Centre County Reads selection, “Remarkably Bright Creatures.” For more information on Centre County Reads, visit Walking through the library in search of a new book to read after a long day of work or school, your attention may focus on the brightly colored cover of an instant 2022 New York Times bestseller. ![]()
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