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title: "Remarkably Bright Creatures: ‘That Octopus Book’, the international bestseller, now a major Netflix film"
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# 60,000+ five-star reviews Now a major Netflix film 1.5M+ copies sold worldwide Remarkably Bright Creatures: ‘That Octopus Book’, the international bestseller, now a major Netflix film

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## Summary

> 📖 Dive into the unforgettable story everyone’s talking about!

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- **What is this?** Remarkably Bright Creatures: ‘That Octopus Book’, the international bestseller, now a major Netflix film
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## Key Features

- • **Unique Protagonist:** Meet Marcellus, the giant Pacific octopus detective you’ll fall in love with.
- • **Critically Acclaimed:** Praised by Washington Post, BBC, and top book clubs for unforgettable storytelling.
- • **Emotional Depth & Wit:** A heartwarming blend of humor and sensitivity that resonates deeply.
- • **Cross-Media Phenomenon:** Experience the story that’s captivating readers and Netflix audiences alike.
- • **Global Bestseller Status:** Join over 1.5 million readers who can't put this down.

## Overview

Remarkably Bright Creatures is an international bestseller with over 1.5 million copies sold and 60,000+ five-star reviews. This debut novel by Shelby Van Pelt features a unique narrative centered on Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus, and Tova Sullivan, a night cleaner at an aquarium coping with loss. Praised for its emotional depth, humor, and originality, the book has been recognized by major media outlets and is now adapted into a major Netflix film, making it a must-read for contemporary fiction lovers.

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,616 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 53 in Mysteries (Books) 63 in Contemporary Fiction (Books) 280 in Literary Fiction (Books) |
| Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (157,670) |
| Dimensions  | 12.6 x 2.8 x 19.6 cm |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 1526649675 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1526649676 |
| Item weight  | 450 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 384 pages |
| Publication date  | 20 July 2023 |
| Publisher  | Bloomsbury Publishing |

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*Last updated: 2026-10-09*