The Shape of Water
The Shape of Water is a 2018 historical fantasy and romantasy play by Guillermo del Toro and Daniel Kraus. Key subjects include orphans, mute persons, mythical Animals and Mermen.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, and 22 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 8 editions. It appeared on the New York Times Hardcover Fiction bestseller list in 2018.
It runs to roughly 318 pages — 5–6 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Shape of Water
In an otherworldly story set against the backdrop of Cold War-era America, an amphibious man is discovered in the Amazon--and subsequently finds love within the human race.
Awards & lists
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Hardcover Fiction, 2018
Quick answers
Who wrote The Shape of Water?
The Shape of Water was written by Guillermo del Toro and Daniel Kraus and first published in 2018.
What genre is The Shape of Water?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy, Romantasy and Mermaids & Sea Creatures.
How long is The Shape of Water?
The median edition has 318 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Shape of Water?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Night Circus, The Starless Sea and Stardust.
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