For August’s Read It & Watch It, we’re talking all about Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt and its Netflix adaptation starring Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, and Alfred Molina as the voice of Marcellus.
I reread the novel, finally finished the movie, and compared everything from the characters and relationships to the biggest adaptation changes, cozy moments, emotional impact, and of course...which version I preferred.
We’re also talking about Tova and Cameron’s very different experiences with grief, why Marcellus still has my heart, what the movie left out, and whether this emotional story still earns a Cozy Comfort Club cozy rating.
Plus, I’m announcing September’s Read It & Watch It pick: Mr Loverman by Bernardine Evaristo and its BritBox adaptation.
In this episode:
* My reread thoughts on Remarkably Bright Creatures
* Tova, Cameron, Marcellus, Ethan, and the characters I loved most
* Favorite relationships and emotional moments
* What changed from book to movie
* What the adaptation got right (and what I missed)
* My official Read It vs. Watch It verdict
* Book, movie, and cozy ratings
* September’s Read It & Watch It announcement
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Spoiler note: This episode includes spoilers for both the book and Netflix adaptation of Remarkably Bright Creatures.
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