Remarkably Bright Creatures: A Read with Jenna Pick

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.

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Published May 3, 2022

368 pages

Average rating: 8.19

9,705 RATINGS

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Readers say *Remarkably Bright Creatures* is a heartwarming debut praised for its unique premise, lovable characters—especially Marcellus the octopus—...

fromlizaslibrary
Feb 11, 2026
10/10 stars
This book is a must read for everyone. I cannot say enough good things. I loved the way this story is laid out and how we are introduced to all of our characters. Not only is the plot creative but it’s filled with emotion. I was attached to all of the characters and am genuinely sad I’m done reading this one. It’s hard to express what makes this so good without spoilers so the best I can do is say, you really need to read this one!
AdrienneMP
Jan 26, 2026
8/10 stars
Some of the characters felt a little clichéd but I loved the octopus character and his relationship with Tova
Mrs Mayo
Nov 13, 2025
9/10 stars
I absolutely loved this book. The end kind of fizzled out for me, but otherwise I loved gaining insight from the various chsracters perspectives.
thenextgoodbook
Sep 04, 2025
10/10 stars
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So far this is my feel good book of 2022. What’s not to enjoy? Who would of thought an older widow and an octopus could keep you so entertained?
Annie.S
May 14, 2025
10/10 stars
I loved this book. The narrators are all so different and the octopus has such a unique perspective. Great story told in a way that keeps you hooked!

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