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Dennis Lehane

Shutter Island

Dennis LehaneFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

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Dennis Lehane

Shutter Island

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

380

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New England • 1950s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane follows U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels as he investigates the disappearance of a patient, Rachel Solando, from Ashecliffe Hospital for the criminally insane. Over four days, Teddy and his partner Chuck Aule uncover cryptic clues, confront dark secrets, and grapple with shifting realities amidst a looming storm on Shutter Island. Topics include trauma and mental health challenges.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Unnerving

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.3

209,260 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dennis Lehane's Shutter Island expertly combines psychological thriller and mystery elements, earning accolades for its gripping plot and compelling atmosphere. Readers praise the intricate storytelling and effective twists. Some, however, find the pacing uneven and character development lacking. Overall, it's a captivating but occasionally polarizing read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Shutter Island?

A reader who enjoys psychological thrillers with complex, suspenseful narratives would appreciate Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Stephen King's The Shining will find the book's intricate plot and dark atmosphere particularly compelling. The story's twists and exploration of mental instability will captivate those who prefer mind-bending mysteries.

4.3

209,260 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

380

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New England • 1950s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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