Remarkably Bright Creatures

I really loved this book for so many reasons that I feel maybe are more personal than that it was excellent in and of itself, but seeing others rave about it as well makes me think it's more universal than I thought. My fascination with anything ocean related, the theme of loneliness, legacy, family, and human connection, Tova as an older and more mature character, and tiny bits of wisdom and insight were all things that touched me on a personal level. Marcellus was a brilliant character. I love stories that show humanity through an uncommon lens (think Death from The Book Thief - an absolute favorite of mine), and having us view the story in parts from a Giant Pacific Octopus was an ingenious bit of storytelling (and humorous at times). This book felt like a hug, but not a super gooey or sappy one OR a really dark gloomy one either, which I appreciated. It had a nice balance to it that never strayed too far in either direction. Is it mind-blowing...maybe not, but it is well told, has great characters and a feel-good story, and is just a bit different enough to make it enjoyable.