Conversations with an Octopus

SKU: 9781915643742
Conversations with an Octopus
Conversations with an Octopus
Conversations with an Octopus
Conversations with an Octopus

Conversations with an Octopus

SKU: 9781915643742
Author: Rebecca Smith
Paperback·Ages 18+·Mystery & Suspense
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At a glance

🐙 Fiction Tone
Quirky, introspective, whimsical, emotionally layered
⚡ Pace
Character-driven, reflective, gently surreal
🌊 Vibes
Loneliness, unusual companionship, emotional healing, offbeat humor
👑 Themes
Connection, isolation, identity, grief, understanding others
🧠 Emotional Journey
Learning vulnerability, confronting loneliness, discovering unexpected forms of connection
🔥 Hook
Through an unusual bond and quietly surreal encounters, a lonely individual begins navigating grief, emotional isolation, and the surprising ways connection can transform a life
👀 Perfect For
Fans of quirky literary fiction and emotionally thoughtful storytelling

I can't think of a more perfect book for the beach'Toby Litt 'Mysterious deaths, an intuitive octopus, and colourful characters in a Devonshire seaside town, make this an unmissable read'Tamar Hodes

'Utterly addictive from the first page'Jonathan Whitelaw

Diana Parks is a beautician with a temper, and she's not the only member of Ottersea WI who's had enough of bullies and slimeballs. When the body of lecherous landlord, Raj Sumal, washes up on the beach, it's up to Detectives Jim Paddon and Grace Brown to solve the mystery. They start to suspect Raj's wife, Sukhi, who likes walking on the cliffs.

Meanwhile, at Ottersea Oceanworld, Jane the Octopus hears people's secrets and understands everything during a sweltering summer of strange deaths, new friendships, and a whole lot of ice cream.

'A perfect summer read'Christie Hickman
'Whimsical and amusing'Faith Martin
'Wickedly subversive, sneakily funny, and then surprisingly moving'Carole Burns
'As deliciously satisfying as a 99 cone, this is your new favourite summer read'M.H. Eccleston
'A brilliantly witty mash-up of modern manners, seaside farce and a little casual murder'Philip Hoare

Book details

Format
Paperback
Reading age
18+
Pages
368
Publisher
Legend Press Ltd
Published
2 August 2024
Language
English
ISBN
9781915643742

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