Dennis Lehane – Shutter Island (A Review)
Posted on 22. Oct, 2009 by Gallivanter in Books
With the movie due to be released in the coming months, I got my hands on a copy of this book since I thought “Mystic River” was one of the best movies that I ever watched. It took me a while to get intensified to the book but then as it build towards the climax, I thought it was a good read.
Dennis Lehane - Shutter Island (A Review)
When I reached the end, the whole story was uncovered in a hugger-mugger that I had to re-read it to understand the taradiddle, which I thought was a refreshing twist, though it may not be as storming but invited more of stolidity.
The plot of Shutter Island revolves around an investigation into the seemingly impossible disappearance of a woman from a heavily guarded hospital for the criminally insane. The main character Teddy Daniels, accompanied by his partner, travel to the island to investigate the case. As Teddy gets deeper into his investigation, he begins to uncover strange secrets about the place even more astonishing than that of the disappearing inmate.
Shutter Island will leave you bewildered trying to figure out what just happened, as you become submerged in your own thoughts of interpretation to realize it was a shrewd caper. If you’re into psychological thrillers, then this one’s for you.
VERDICT 6/10
Spiff, The Spaceman
Oct 22nd, 2009
Thanks for the tip. I’ve been looking for a good book to read and this sounds just right up my alley
Gallivanter
Oct 22nd, 2009
Nick – I think you might enjoy it, but it could be a buzzkill if you’re planning to watch the movie as the book would give away the twist.
tekkaus
Oct 23rd, 2009
I will wait for the movie instead.
evin
Oct 24th, 2009
its been a while havent seen latest act from leonardo..
Gallivanter
Oct 25th, 2009
tekkaus – Sure, it’s only coming out next year.
evin – I think the last one was with Russell Crowe, I watched the movie, but forgot its name.