The Shape of Water

by Guillermo del Toro, Daniel Kraus Narrated by Jenna Lamia

Overview

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Visionary storyteller Guillermo del Toro and celebrated author Daniel Kraus combine their estimable talent in this haunting, heartbreaking audiobook.

The Shape of Water is set in Cold War-era Baltimore at the Occam Aerospace Research Center, which has recently received its most sensitive asset ever: an amphibious man captured in the Amazon. What unfolds is a stirring romance between the asset and one of the janitors on staff, a mute woman who uses sign language to communicate with the creature.

Developed from the ground up as a bold two-tiered release-one story interpreted by two artists in the independent mediums of literature andfilm-The Shape of Water weaves together fantasy, horror, and romance to create a tale that is equally gripping on the big screen, and as an audio performance.

Prepare for an experience unlike anything you've ever heard or seen.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"[A] phenomenally enrapturing and reverberating work of art in its own right...[that] vividly illuminates the minds of the characters, greatly enhancing our understanding of their temperaments and predicaments and providing more expansive and involving story lines. The dynamic between the movie and the novel is vital and fascinating, and people will be eager to talk about what each version has in common and how they diverge." —Booklist

Library Journal

★ 06/15/2018
This novelization of the Academy Award-winning film provides backstories for many characters, better placing the tale in the space race and social contexts of 1962 Baltimore. A fantastical creature from the Amazon, subject of Soviet and U.S. military interest, is held in Occam Labs. Elisa, who works as a cleaner at Occam and is attracted to the creature, enlists Dr. Bob Hoffstetler, Giles, and Zelda to help her free the creature from his captivity. Col. Richard Strickland is in charge of Occam and wants to destroy the creature to keep it from being examined by the Soviets. This is a wonderful fantasy given a very nice reading by Jenna Lamia, whose narration and voice characterizations add much to the audio's appeal. Patrons can decide for themselves if the book is more a companion to the movie, or the film more a companion to the book. VERDICT This audio is highly recommended for adult fantasy collections.—Cliff Glaviano, formerly with Bowling Green State Univ. Libs., OH

APRIL 2018 - AudioFile

Jenna Lamia’s luminous narration of a love like no other is profoundly affecting and transformative. Elisa Esposito is one of society’s outcasts, a scarred, mute woman who works nights as a janitor at Baltimore’s Occam Aerospace Research Center. One night, Elisa encounters a terrible secret, an amphibious Amazonian man who has been imprisoned and tortured in the name of science. Despite their differences, Elisa connects with the creature, forming a bond that transcends language and culture. Expertly giving voice to the characters’ innermost thoughts, Lamia reveals their courage and grit. Her characterization of Elisa is achingly beautiful as she gently portrays the woman’s distinctive blend of innocence and insight. Secondary characters, Elisa’s friends, who are also outcasts, are depicted in a way that highlights their magnificent loyalty and strength. S.A.H. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171954215
Publisher:	Macmillan Audio
Publication date:	03/06/2018
Edition description:	Unabridged

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