A review by _chrstnlvly
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

funny slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Secrets are everywhere. Some humans are crammed full of them. How do they not explode? It seems to be a hallmark of the human species: abysmal communication skills. Not that any other species are much better, mind you, but even a herring can tell you which way the school it belongs to is turning and following accordingly. Why can humans not use their millions of words to simply tell one another what they desire? 

At 24% into the book, I realized it would be the heartwarming and emotional story I never knew I needed. If you enjoy anything by Fredrik Backman, especially A Man Called Ove, you'll love Remarkably Bright Creatures. 
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