Mary Ann
Is it Octopi or Octopuses? I think it both. However, you currently see many movies, documentaries, and books about the Octopus. They are everywhere. Octopuses are very interesting animals and have been documented by many ancient cultures. They have fascinated humans for the ages.
The recent bestselling book, Remarkable Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt captures the magic of this mesmerizes animal. This debut fiction by Van Pelt tells the story of Tova Sullivan, a 70-year-old widow who works as a cleaning lady at the Sowell Bay Aquarium. She is keeping herself busy after the recent loss of her husband. She has always kept herself busy ever since the mysterious death of her son, Erik.
While she cleaned, she was watched by Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus. Marcellus is a wily mollusk, and every few chapters, he charms the reader with his perspective on the ever-unfolding story. Late at night, Marcellus escapes his tank and gathers treasures left by tourists. He then hides them in his grotto in his tank. Eventually, Marcellus and Tova become friends. She saves him one night!
The story progresses when a young man, Cameron, comes to live in the community. There are lots of subplots to the story, but they all come together in the end when the dots are connected. You will have fun putting it all together, so I don’t want to give too many details.
Remarkable Bright Creatures is a delightful book, and everyone I know who love a good story have thoroughly enjoyed this tale. I highly recommend this book. It will lift your spirits! I hope Shelby Van Pelt will share her talents again with future books. Can’t wait!
Note: A movie based on the book is being produced with Sally Fields as Tova – a role made for her. Her range of emotions will help us interpret the story so we can all feel Tova and Marcellus’s lives.
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