"Tova, a recent widow whose only child mysteriously disappeard 20 years ago, begins a night shift job cleaning an aquarium in Puget Sound. She enjoys the solitude and "it gives her something to do". While mopping floors and wiping fingerprints off the tanks she meets Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus, and they form a remarkable friendship. There was a parallel story and I couldn't understand the connection, so I was delighted when they converged.

This was an easy 5-star rating. It was quirky, charming and heartwarming, with a couple of life-lessons to chew on. The characters were diverse and believable (even Marcellus!). I have to say one of my favorite characters was Ethan, the small-town grocer from Scotland who seemed to know everyone's business. A friend recommended I listen to the audiobook rather than reading and I do believe it added to my enjoyment. This book is a treasure! (And now excuse me while I go down another internet rabbit hole looking up that remarkably bright creature: octopus.)
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