Remarkable Creatures is the first novel by Tracey Chevalier that I read . I was immediately capitaved by her style and the way she captured the location and time frame in which the story takes place....along with the added intrigue that the main character was a victim of a lightening strike which was suggested, gave her unusual powers. I loved the way the main character described others' personalities by "how they lead." Some lead with their nose, or their eyes. Others may lead with their voice or their posture. I loved this book!