Remarkably Bright Creatures

Description

Remarkably Bright Creatures is a heartwarming and quirky debut novel about an unlikely friendship between a lonely widow and a remarkably perceptive giant Pacific octopus named Marcellus. Set in a small coastal town in Washington, the story follows Tova Sullivan, who works the night shift at an aquarium, still grieving the mysterious disappearance of her son years earlier.

Marcellus, nearing the end of his life and confined to a tank, narrates part of the story with sharp wit and surprising wisdom. When Tova and Marcellus cross paths, their connection sets off a chain of events that uncovers long-buried secrets and offers both of them a second chance at healing.

With themes of grief, friendship, and hope, it’s a tender, charming tale that blends emotional depth with light magical realism.