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Remarkably Bright Creatures

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Shelby Van Pelt’s debut novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures is deceptive in its tale. What appears to be a whimsical story of a widow’s unique friendship with a giant Pacific octopus named Marcellus becomes a touching exploration of family, grief, community, hope, and humanity. The story is told through multiple points of view, but it is Marcellus’ observations about human nature that will universally resonate with readers.

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“The most remarkable creatures are the ones that dare to dream beyond the limitations imposed upon them.”

Shelby Van Pelt, Remarkably Bright Creatures
J. Wang
“I absolutely loved Remarkably Bright Creatures. As soon as I read that one of the main characters is an octopus I knew I wanted to read it (Jacques Cousteau is one of my heroes). It’s refreshingly uplifting with wonderful characters. Just a lot of fun to read.”