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Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
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Narrated By: Michael Urie and Marin Ireland
Audiobook Length: 11 hours 16 minutes
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An Unlikely Friendship and the Search for Truth at the Aquarium
In Remarkably Bright Creatures, Shelby Van Pelt documents the intersecting lives of Tova Sullivan, a seventy-year-old widow working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, and Marcellus, a captive giant Pacific octopus. Struggling to cope with the mysterious disappearance of her son thirty years earlier, Tova finds an unexpected connection with the curmudgeonly invertebrate. As a temporary replacement named Cameron arrives searching for the father he never knew, Marcellus utilizes his sharp observations and deductive skills to unearth the truth about Tova's son before his own time runs out. The narrative provides a close look at grief, aging, and the surprising ways community can be forged in a small Washington town.
Why You’ll Love This Audiobook
Shelby Van Pelt's narrative is rooted in a compassionate examination of human connection, and the dual narration by Marin Ireland and Michael Urie brings an essential authenticity to this literary fiction. Ireland expertly navigates the distinct emotional landscapes of Tova and Cameron, while Urie wonderfully captures the acerbic wit and shrewd observations of Marcellus the octopus. This 11-hour performance is a significant choice for listeners seeking intimate, character-driven narratives that explore family secrets and survival.
Audiobook Details
Audiobook Details
ISBN: 9780063204188
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Publisher: Ecco
Length: 11 hours 16 minutes
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Language: English
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