Has anyone read "Shutter Island" Dennis Lehane?

[Cambridge]

I am interested in reading it before seeing the movie. I really enjoyed both Mystic River and Gone Baby Gone but somehow missed this book and not entirely sure I will like it but I am looking forward to trying it out. I figured I could get some honest and varied opinions here.

[Mary]

I've read all of Lehane's novels but Shutter Island is by far my least favorite. It was a bit confusing, I thought, and seemed to drag in places. I haven't seen the movie, either but the trailers are better than the book, so....

[Cambridge]

Thanks Mary :) ....... He is quite the twists and turns story teller, haha...... and just the trailer for the movie had me thinking was I going to be into this book or not?? the trailer looked soo confusing.... so to hear you confirm that at least lets me know that I was getting the right impression any way. I will see. Thanks.

[Mary]

Actually I think it will be a much better movie than book. Just to clarify.

[Cambridge]

That is what i took away from your review :) Thanks! If I hear a lot of the same I may abandon trying the read and just see the movie at some point as I have enjoyed the movie adaptations of the other two stories I mentioned as well.

[Joy]

I loved the book; haven't seen the movie yet but I'm a big Scorcese (sp?) fan.

[Cambridge]

Thanks Joy I am definitely going to give the book a try.... and I love Scorsese too..... (freaky little dude but he makes some amazingly compelling and intricate films)

[Robin]

Gotta say, loved the book, loved the movie. 2 big thumbs up.

[RandomAnthony]

Welcome to TC, Robin!

[Robin]

Thanks for the welcome! Looks like a great group. Looking forward to the conversation.

[[deleted user]]

I second RA's welcome Robin.

[Félix]

Third!

[Cambridge]

Welcome Robin, I am brand spanking new too, I'll hang with you as I know virtually noone, but from what I have found so far is definitely some fun conversation! :)

[Félix]

Where?

[Cambridge]

Well Larry, (may I call you Larry? hah) I have enjoyed the Oscar buzz and review.... very insightful :) (as one example.....) and of course the pizza pie debate could be construed as a highlight, depended upon how pathetic a life you lead, *I refuse to concede quite that level, yet notice the # of comments I made on that thread :( * ;)

[Félix]

Yes all good stuff, Cambridge, your contributions helping to make it so.

[Cambridge]

Oh Larry, I can't take my eyes off your 'speak no evil' profile pic....... I am not sure I can by live that as I missed out on the profanity thread for the most part, but I curse like a sailor on shore leave :)

[Félix]

Sailors, I'll have you know, are actually quite well behaved when ashore.

[Cambridge]

Thanks for the tip I now know to steer clear of sailors and look for drunk and boisterous locals :)

[Félix]

Yeah extraspecially in Boston.

[Shana]

Cambridge,
I saw Shutter Island last weekend and was a bit dissapointed. But in all fairness, I went in thinking it was going to be very creepy. It wasn't as much as I had hoped. But I did enjoy watching Leo for a couple hours ;)

[Cambridge]

Excellent, thanks for the heads up Shana, I am looking for all sorts of in put. And nothing wrong with a couple hours of Leo :)