Shutter Island
By Dennis Lehane
- Release Date: 2009-10-13
- Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Description
This New York Times bestseller is an arresting psychological thriller in which two U.S. Marshals hunting for an escaped mental patient unveil a nightmare world of CIA drug trials, Nazi inspired eugenic work, and repressive mind control.
In the year 1954, U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels and his new partner, Chuck Aule, come to Shutter Island, home of Ashecliffe Hospital for the Criminally Insane, to investigate an unexplained disappearance. Multiple murderess Rachel Solando is loose somewhere on this barren island, having vanished from a locked, guarded cell in an impossible locked room mystery. As a killer hurricane bears relentlessly down on the island, hints of radical experimentation and covert government machinations add darker, more sinister shades to an already bizarre case. Because in this hospital steeped in gothic atmosphere, nothing at Ashecliffe Hospital is remotely what it seems…
Reviews
10 Stars
5By Ace_Boog3yIt may have really been better than the movie. Granted I ready Teddy in Leonardo DiCaprio’s voiceSo good
5By OtherkidExcellent, all around.Yes, you should read this book
5By spider2367Excellent book. Loved it.Great
5By nkbake31Couldn’t put it down!Woah!!
5By mads_maudWay better than the movie! I read this knowing the ending, but still had me guessing the ending, THAT’S how good the writing is! Just wowA Little Predictable But Still Enjoyable
4By OzcromeLike at least one other review I read, I agree this book does not become addictive until the last 1/3. But by then I had already accurately predicted the various twists and turns that the plot would take. Nevertheless, I found it thoroughly enjoyable and would recommend it without hesitation.Shutter Island
4By klblkbSlow beginning but definitely not what expected.Shutter Island
5By Rafter9Excellent! Never a dull chapter.Character-driven thriller in a remarkable setting.
4By filmguyryanThe compelling characters and storyline make for a page-turner of a suspense thriller. The depth at which the author reveals the personality foibles and character idiosyncrasies which slowly unravel into gripping backstories make for a fun ride all the way to the end.Awesome read!!
5By *Shazam666*I had never read him before, and the sounded intriguing. Boy, what an incredible story!! You are hanging onto very line, and you can’t help but feel sorry the guy in the end. And I do suggest watching the movie as well, since it is certainly one that is as good as the book.Wow!
5By CatcherMBlockWhat a fantastic read! This is a masterful story that leads to a fantastic finale...Shutter Island
5By Ang31565This is a great book, could not put it down. Would highly recommend if you like reading suspenseful, thrillers.Amazing!
5By KjhguivjyvyfhjgvjThis was by far one of the best books I've ever read!Man I'm disappointed
3By VictrickThe end was kinda disappointingWow
5By Zigzag12345678910This is a really good bookGood book but...
5By camccormThis was a great book, but I'll admit it doesn't become a real page-turner till 3/4 into the book. But like I said, good book! I would read it again.Not bad at all
4By GenzekaI was impressed. I don't read books like these. Especially when figuring out the ending. It was still a good book.Shutter Island
5By giblets44Great book. Read it in about 24 hours. Tons of plot twist. It doesn't end like you think it is going to...all the way to the end.Woo
5By Kelly kel89&5This is a rocking book I love .
