Shutter Island

Interesting Facts

• The book combines elements of thriller, detective, and psychological novel, making it unique in its genre.
• The story is set in 1954 on Shutter Island, home to a psychiatric clinic for the criminally insane.
• The main character, Federal Marshal Teddy Daniels, arrives on the island to investigate the disappearance of a patient but soon begins to doubt the reality of what is happening.
• The novel explores themes of mental illness, mind manipulation, and moral dilemmas.
• The book was adapted into a film in 2010, directed by Martin Scorsese, with Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead role.
• Throughout the reading, the audience encounters numerous unexpected plot twists and psychological games, maintaining tension until the very end.
• The novel received positive reviews from critics for its atmosphere, complex plot, and deep character development.