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Shutter Island

By: Dennis Lehane
Narrated by: Tom Stechschulte
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The basis for the blockbuster motion picture directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Shutter Island by New York Times bestselling author Dennis Lehane is a gripping and atmospheric psychological thriller where nothing is quite what it seems.

The New York Times calls Shutter Island, “Startlingly original.” The Washington Post raves, “Brilliantly conceived and executed.”

A masterwork of suspense and surprise from the author of Mystic River and Gone, Baby, Gone, Shutter Island carries the listener into a nightmare world of madness, mind control, and CIA Cold War paranoia and is unlike anything you’ve ever read before.

©2003 Dennis Lehane (P)2003 HarperCollins Publishers Genre Fiction Historical Literary Fiction Mystery Psychological Thriller & Suspense Scary Unreliable Narrator

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I first read this book when it was initially released and really enjoyed it. When I saw it available on Audible I decided to listen this second time around. It was still a good premise, just really dated. Its funny how you don't really realize how "PC" the world has become until you listen to something like this and recall what you used to hear on a daily basis and never thought twice about it. Ditto on the opinions regarding mental health and women's roles. The narrator was not my favorite either. I guess sometimes it is just best to recall a book fondly, but not revisit it.

solid - but dated

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I've recently realized that more than a few of Dennis Lehane's books have been made into films, unlike Stephen King though they are ALL great films. I saw this movie before I read the book,. although in the case of Live By Night I read the book first and even though it was an illreceived film I liked it maybe only because I loved the book, that says something but Idk what just now...lol Anyways, this was a great thriller/mystery and the twists just keep coming throughout. The narrator was exquisite, one of the best I've EVER heard. I recommend this title to anyone who like any sort of novel, everyone would enjoy this I'm sure and without reading any reviews yet either...lol

Better than the movie...

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I liked this book but, to be honest, it was a little boring in parts. The overall story was really good though.

Good Story

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As someone who (possibly sacrilegiously) watched the movie first - it’s one of my favorites - I came in with high hopes. The audio did not disappoint. The reading is just as chilling and even if you know what’s going to happen, you’re still on the edge of your seat listening intently.

Always Chilling

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What an amazing book, honestly one of the best things I’ve read in a long time. A great psychological thriller!!

Absolutely incredible

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This is my favorite Lehane! He provides a beautiful setting and a wonderful payoff for listening. Great narration.

Wonderful!

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Intricate plotting, excellent characterization, totally credible because so carefully written. Intense. In my reading of this and other Lehane novels, his male characters seem more fleshed out ie. he seems to write better male than female characters. Regardless, this particular novel is one of his best!

Shutter Island - A Place or a State of Mind?

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The book was fun. Nothing spectacular, but still a good time.

The narrator, however, is fantastic. Every voice, male or female, sounded distinct and believable - pretty much perfect.

The narrator is great

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if you are a Lehane fan, check it out! Staged in the past but still near Boston and New England. Makes you feel like you might know some of the characters.

Twists and Turns

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This book was a pleasant surprise. It grabbed me almost immediately and did not let go. I'd not seen the movie, so all the twists were completely unexpected. I highly recommend it...

What a Page Turner!

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