CD audiobook
The shape of water / Guillermo del Toro, Daniel Kraus.
In Cold War-era Baltimore, a government research facility receives an amphibious man captured in the Amazon, and a stirring romance unfolds between him and a mute janitor who uses sign language to communicate.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781427295569
- Physical Description: 11 audio discs (13 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Unabridged edition.
- Publisher: [New York] : Macmillan Audio, ℗2018
- Copyright: ©2018.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Title from web page. Compact discs. Includes bonus PDF of illustrations. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Read by Jenna Lamia. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Man-woman relationships > Fiction. Mute persons > Fiction. Human beings > Animal nature > Fiction. Audiobooks. |
| Genre: | Historical fiction. Love stories. Fantasy fiction. Movie novels. |
Available copies
- 5 of 5 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.
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- 0 current holds with 5 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlegar Public Library | CD FIC TOR (Text) | 35146002136943 | CD Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Fort St. John Public Library | AUD DEL (Text) | 35211000401119 | AUDIOBOOKS | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Terrace Public Library | B-CD TOR (Text) | 35151001063437 | Adult Fiction Audio Book | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Sechelt Public Library | Audio CD F TORO (Text) | 33260100008821 | Audiobooks on CDs | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Williams Lake Branch | TOR (Text) | 33923005945187 | Book on Compact Disc | Volume hold | Available | - |
- AudioFile Reviews : AudioFile Reviews 2018 May
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 - Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews - Audio And Video Online Reviews 1991-2018
*Starred Review* This book, the story of a mute janitor who falls in love with a creature imprisoned in a Baltimore research center and plots his rescue, was simultaneously developed with the fascinating movie that won the 2018 Academy Award for Best Picture. Though Kraus and Del Toro's book and movie script mirror each other closely, the beauty of the book is that it adds depth to the characters, giving listeners a better understanding of Strickland's cruelty and Elisa's isolation. Lamia,a talented reader, gives Elisa a vulnerable tone that's almost heartbreaking. She juggles Russian phrases with ease as she voices the Russian scientist; reads Zelda's lines with a warm southern accent; and portrays Elisa's neighbor, Giles, with aplomb. Strickland sounds tormented and cruel; his wife, Laney, seems bewildered. Rich details of post-WWII life and pop culture enrich the story. In addition to her flawless character voices, Lamia reads with increasing emotion and intensity as the story's tension builds. This is a beautifully written tale filled with lush descriptions and poetic language, perfect for savoring on audio. Listeners new to the story will be enchanted, but even those who've seen the movie will be drawn into this first-rate adaptation of the poignant tale. Copyright 2019 Booklist Reviews. - Library Journal Reviews : LJ Reviews 2018 June #2
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.
Copyright 2018 Library Journal.VERDICT This audio is highly recommended for adult fantasy collections.âCliff Glaviano, formerly with Bowling Green State Univ. Libs., OH
