Remarkably Bright Creatures: A Novel

Written by:
Shelby Van Pelt
Narrated by:
Marin Ireland , Michael Urie

Unabridged Audiobook

Ratings
Book
166
Narrator
77
Release Date
May 2022
Duration
11 hours 16 minutes
Summary
A New York Times Bestseller!

A Read With Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick!

“Remarkably Bright Creatures is a beautiful examination of how loneliness can be transformed, cracked open, with the slightest touch from another living thing.” -- Kevin Wilson, author of Nothing to See Here

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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Anonymous

Both narrators were excellent. The Scottish accent done by Marin Ireland was spot on! Definitely a book I will recommend to EVERYONE! I can't wait until Shelby Van Pelt writes her next book.

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Lisa T.

Great book, love the animals, very uplifting

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Leslee Z.

Loved it and the voices too.

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Anonymous

Loved this book - story was wonderful

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ELIZABETH M.

I enjoyed this book tremendously.

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Arlene F.

It took a little bit to get involved with the characters but the narrators did such a wonderful job that, when I was 100% absorbed into their lives, I embraced the story head-on. In fact, I even cried a little at the end. This book was a light, happy read.

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Kenneth D.

Lovely book!!!! Absolutely lovey!!

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Connie B.

Could stop listening! Keeps you guessing until the end.

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Jamie-Lee F.

Fantastic read! Loved the POV of the octopus done by Michael Urie was amazing and a perfect pairing of character to voice.

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Monica W.

This is one of my favorites of 2022! So heart-warming. The plot was paced perfectly. I loved the perspectives.

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Carolyn W.

Delightful

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Abbye D.

Who knew a book about a talking octopus would be so charming and endearing?! It’s hard not to fall in love with every character. I highly recommend.

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Anonymous

Really smart

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Suebabyt

This is such a sweet book. I enjoyed it very much.

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Barb D.

Excellent story... loved the narration!

This book had me talking out loud objecting to the decisions of some of the characters, I haven't done that in awhile. I cried at the end... it was a wonderful book.

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Mabel D.

Though predictable at times the story was endearing and hilarious. A great story with an unexpected character!

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Anonymous

Superfluous verbiage ad Infinitum , lots to elaborate on before getting to the point !

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Anonymous

I enjoyed every minute of this book. How refreshing it is to read a book without detailed descriptions of sex among the characters.

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Wallisa V.

If you love Ove, you’ll love this Marcellus and Tova.

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Mary S.

My favorite listen of the year so far!

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Jenny E.

A beautiful charming book that touches one’s soul! I simply love Marcellous. My only criticism is with the narration of Cameron, a thirty year old guy. He consistently sounds and acts like a 17 year old. To some degree I understand this is intentional, but it would’ve benefited the character by balancing it a bit more with his actual age. Other than that, I loved the book!

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