Remarkably Bright Creatures is a novel by American author Shelby Van Pelt. It was published in May 2022 by Ecco Press. It has been on the New York Times hardcover fiction best-seller list multiple times.[1]
| Author | Shelby Van Pelt |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | Ecco |
Publication date | May 3, 2022 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 368 |
| ISBN | 9780063204157 |
It was awarded the 2023 McLaughlin-Esstman-Stearns First Novel Prize by the Writer's Center.[2]
Remarkably Bright Creatures is a story of the friendship between Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus, and Tova, a widow who cleans at the aquarium where Marcellus lives.[1]
Characters
edit- Marcellus is a giant Pacific octopus held captive at the Sowell Bay Aquarium near Puget Sound.
- Tova Sullivan is a 70 year old widow who cleans the aquarium at night and becomes friends with Marcellus.
Sales
editThe book was a success, reportedly selling over two million copies and going through 30 reprintings since its 2022 debut.[3]
Critical reception
editAccording to Book Marks, the book received a "positive" consensus, based on seven critic reviews: three "rave", three "positive", and one "mixed".[4][5]
Adaptations
editA film based on the novel has been commissioned by streaming service Netflix, with actress Sally Field reportedly set to star as character Tova Sullivan. The film is to be directed by Olivia Newman, and produced by Anonymous Content.[6][3]
Awards
edit- Finalist for the 2023 Audie Award for Audiobook of the Year
- 2023 McLaughlin-Esstman-Stearns First Novel Prize[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Alter, Alexandra (December 30, 2023). "How 'That Octopus Book' Won Over More Than a Million Readers". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on August 15, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ a b "First Novel Prize". The Writer's Center. June 20, 2023. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ a b "Sally Field, 'Where the Crawdads Sing' Director Olivia Newman Adapting 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. August 14, 2024. Archived from the original on August 17, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ "Remarkably Bright Creatures". Book Marks. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "Remarkably Bright Creatures". Bibliosurf (in French). October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ Rubin, Rebecca (August 14, 2024). "Sally Field to Star in 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' Adaptation for Netflix". Variety. Archived from the original on August 15, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.