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Remarkably Bright Creatures

by Shelby Van Pelt

2022 · 368 pages · Fiction

Tova Sullivan works the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, finding solace in her work after the disappearance of her son thirty years ago. She forms an unlikely bond with Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus who knows more than he lets on. As Marcellus uses his remarkable intelligence to help Tova uncover the truth about her past, this poignant debut explores grief, aging, and the interconnectedness of all living things. It is a gentle, heartwarming story about finding hope and community in unexpected places.

Widely read around the world. Estimated 7 million readers.

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