Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane
Set in 1954, the story follows two U.S. Marshals sent to a remote island asylum for the criminally insane to investigate the disappearance of a patient. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they encounter a web of deceit, radical psychiatric treatments, and a hurricane that cuts off communication with the mainland. The lead marshal's own troubling memories and hallucinations intensify, blurring the lines between reality and delusion. The narrative culminates in a twist that forces him to question everything he believes about the case, the island, and himself.
The 7829th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 325-400
- Words
- 105,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 38th on Top 100 Killer Thrillers (NPR)