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Remarkably Bright Creatures

By: Shelby Van Pelt
Narrated by: Marin Ireland, Michael Urie
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 Bloomsbury presents Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, read by Marin Ireland and Michael Urie.

Have you met Marcellus the octopus yet?

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'Full of heart and humour . . . I loved it.' Ruth Hogan
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After Tova Sullivan’s husband died, she began working the night cleaner shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium. Ever since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat over thirty years ago keeping busy has helped her cope. One night she meets Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium who sees everything, 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 body can muster to unearth the truth for her before it’s too late...

Shelby Van Pelt’s debut novel is a reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible.


'You won’t be able to put it down because when you’re not reading this book you’ll be hugging it.' Jamie Ford
'Truly original and touching' Helen Hoang
'Unique and luminous' Booklist starred review
©2022 Shelby Van Pelt (P)2022 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Animals Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Feel-Good Heartfelt

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Wonderful book. I tend to read, or listen quickly, devouring a good book. I had to listen to this one a second time, more slowly, to fully appreciate the texture. Best book in years.

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such a lovely book with many layers. a tad predictable but charming and meaningful and the character of Marcellus is beautifully written.

a beautiful story

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This book was recommended to me. I've read and listened to loads of books but nothing that had an Octopus in it. I just love everything about this book and its one I'd go back to again and again.

Amazing

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Wonderful book full of twists and turns. So much love for all the characters. Very well written and read.

Unexpected brilliance

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Great novel, beautiful story, well narrated. I look forward to the next one. slightly dodgy Scottish accent but got used to it!

Loved a great debut.

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