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message 101: by Susan (new) - rated it 5 stars

Susan Elizabeth (susan_e_lizabeth) Ha! Didn't even think about the technology factor.


message 102: by Donna (last edited Sep 28, 2013 05:40PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Donna | 64 comments Good point Laura! The mystery of how Rachel disappeared wouldn't be possible. Today, I would imagine security cameras in such a facility would be everywhere. The first thing that the Marshals would want to see is security footage.


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Donna | 64 comments After reading about what was happening in 1954, I'd love to hear from Lehane where he got the idea for the novel. I really enjoy hearing authors describe where the concept or seed of inspiration came from. I'll bet this novel has a wonderful story.


Laura/Mystery in Minutes  | 57 comments Donna wrote: "After reading about what was happening in 1954, I'd love to hear from Lehane where he got the idea for the novel. I really enjoy hearing authors describe where the concept or seed of inspiration ca..."

Donna, I touch upon Mr. Lehane's inspirations for writing Shutter Island a little bit in post #2, but it certainly would be fascinating to hear more about them in depth.


Laura/Mystery in Minutes  | 57 comments Donna wrote: "Good point Laura! The mystery of how Rachel disappeared wouldn't be possible. Today, I would imagine security cameras in such a facility would be everywhere. The first thing that the Marshals would..."

Wow, I never even thought of security cameras - you are absolutely right, Donna!


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Donna | 64 comments Laura G. wrote: "Donna wrote: "After reading about what was happening in 1954, I'd love to hear from Lehane where he got the idea for the novel. I really enjoy hearing authors describe where the concept or seed of ..."

Thank you Laura for pointing me back to post #2. It gives me shivers to think of Lehane as a boy wandering around a deserted mental facility. Kind of like an episode of one of those ghost hunter shows.


Laura/Mystery in Minutes  | 57 comments SHUTTER ISLAND READERS:

There's a pretty good chance that this thread will continue at least through October. But since it is the last day of September, I wanted to thank you all for participating in this discussion and for sharing your insights!

I enjoyed it immensely!!!

Laura G.


Heather (trixieplum) | 193 comments Laura G. wrote: "SHUTTER ISLAND READERS:

There's a pretty good chance that this thread will continue at least through October. But since it is the last day of September, I wanted to thank you all for participating..."


And thanks very much to you, Laura G., for leading a wonderful discussion thread on the novel!


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Leigh | 6291 comments Agreed. Thank you Laura G.


Laura/Mystery in Minutes  | 57 comments You're very welcome!


Maggie the Muskoka Library Mouse (mcurry1990) I could not put this book down! As soon as I finished it, I had to pass it on to my mom, aunt, sister, and uncles. The twist at the end was excellent!


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