The Librarian's Husband's Book Club discussion
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Shutter Island
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Here is my review:
Not everything or even everyone is as it seems. Or maybe just stating plain intriguing. I could certainly see how people would want to read this book more than once. It kept me involved and guessing. The prologue really was a great way to start the story.
The characters were interesting and kept a great dialog going for the entire book. I can't even say who my favorite character was since they just all really added depth to the book.
I am a little surprised that this book is still available for reading. I would assume that too many people would find some things in this book as very offensive. I think the time when this book was set makes this story even more interesting. Mental health was still such a new concept. The practice in this book is very true and hard to understand.
Some language and sex/sexual encounters/innuendos. Trigger warnings of suicide/mental health.
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I may have grumbled about this choice in the beginning, but I take it back. Thank you for choosing it, book friends!
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Yes, I read the book many years ago and also saw the movie also many years ago. I had forgotten many of the details.
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Is this book twisted at the end? What happened to his partner?
OK -- who is speaking at the end? The officer who went to check on the prisoner or the actual prisoner? Who is left behind bars?
peace, janz
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