My Rating : 5 Stars
Genre : Fantasy
Add to Goodreads
Plot : It is 1962, and Elisa Esposito—mute her whole life, orphaned as a child—is struggling with her humdrum existence as a janitor working the graveyard shift at Baltimore’s Occam Aerospace Research Center. Were it not for Zelda, a protective coworker, and Giles, her loving neighbor, she doesn’t know how she’d make it through the day.Then, one fateful night, she sees something she was never meant to see, the Center’s most sensitive asset ever: an amphibious man, captured in the Amazon, to be studied for Cold War advancements. The creature is terrifying but also magnificent, capable of language and of understanding emotions…and Elisa can’t keep away. Using sign language, the two learn to communicate. Soon, affection turns into love, and the creature becomes Elisa’s sole reason to live. But outside forces are pressing in. Richard Strickland, the obsessed soldier who tracked the asset through the Amazon, wants nothing more than to dissect it before the Russians get a chance to steal it. Elisa has no choice but to risk everything to save her beloved. With the help of Zelda and Giles, Elisa hatches a plan to break out the creature. But Strickland is on to them. And the Russians are, indeed, coming.
“Man should be better than monsters.”
“Ah, but who are the monsters?”
I felt so many emotions when I finished with the book and I was unable to form any coherent thought. This book was beautiful. I can’t think of any other way to describe it. The story, the characters, the words themselves. It was all beautiful. The best way I can think of to describe the way this book made me feel as a part of this vast nature of the Earth . I have no words but loads of emotions for this book .
To love,
In its many forms and shapes.
I guess my imagination is even wilder than the movie and i could not stop think about the Fantasy Romance created by the author.
Try to imagine it. Eons of loneliness, and then one day, your ellipses peaks toward that of another planet and there is a gasp of nearness. Wouldn’t you try to make the most of it? Wouldn’t you, too, combust and flare and explode if you had to?
It’s been a long time since I’ve experienced a book like this. The fantasy aspect drew me in, but the souls of the people telling the story kept me reading. I loved the characters, the storyline and everything about this book . I go with 5 Stars for this beautiful masterpiece.
Loved the book and the movie!Just like you described it:a masterpiece.Brilliant post!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Truly said,Hermoine ♥♥
LikeLike
Great review! I love that cover. 💖
LikeLiked by 1 person
Me too ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
I haven’t read it yet (haven’t seen the movie either). You made me interested tho! The story sounds pretty cool actually 🙂
Great review!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks 💜
LikeLiked by 1 person
I need to read this and see the movie! Thank you for reviewing, you’ve made it sound so good!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks 💜
LikeLike
Such a generous rating for the book! I really liked the movie, although I must admit the last quarter got a little too weird for me. However from the quotes you showed in this review it seems like a very beautifully written novel, and I’m such a sucker for beautiful writing ❤ Lovely review!
LikeLike
Thanks 💜 Ayunda
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow !!! I love this book
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks
LikeLike
Great review!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks 💜
LikeLike
I haven’t watched the movie or read the book, but this review totally makes me want to!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks 💜
LikeLiked by 1 person
I was on the fence about reading this one because all the hype but the way you described the story makes me want to read it..
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ve wanted to see the movie, but have not had a chance to, yet. Now I want to read this book! Great review.
LikeLike
I love books that make you feel something. I’ll have to check this one out. I quite liked the movie.
LikeLike
Oh, I really want to read this book but was a bit hesitant because the movie was brilliant. Now, I can’t wait to read it. Lovely review!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks 💜
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wonderful review Priyasha! I haven’t read the book but watched the movie.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I want to see
LikeLike
Ooh, looks good! I think I’ll check it out
LikeLiked by 1 person
Fab review, Priyasha! Happy you loved it! ♥️
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks 💜
LikeLiked by 1 person
So excited to read the shape of water!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Fabulous review I have yet to read this book!💛
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks
LikeLiked by 1 person
thanks for such a beautiful review. gonna read it for sure!😊👍
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love the book tooooo ♥
LikeLike
This book is on my TBR (which I’ll definitely be getting around to read any time soon). Enjoyed your review, you have convinced me to start reading this very sooner than I probably would have! ❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
I haven’t seen the movie and will now read the book. I’m looking for a fantasy romance and good thing I saw your post.. Amazing review Pri.. 🙂 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks ❤ Lili
LikeLike
Question: is the fingers horror in the book also? Because that shit haunts me…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Fantastic review! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks 💜
LikeLiked by 1 person
Me too ❤
LikeLike
Thanks ❤❤
LikeLike
Hello Priyasha 🙂 This sounds like a wonderful book. Have you seen the movie too?
LikeLike
Glad you enjoyed reading this book! Great review!
LikeLike
This was a wonderful read, Priyasha! You have quite a talent.
LikeLiked by 1 person