Entry Island
Entry Island
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Entry Island, Quebec • Contemporary
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Entry Island by Peter May follows a detective investigating a murder on a remote Canadian island. The story intertwines with historical narratives from Scotland, revealing connections across time. Amidst the investigation, the detective grapples with personal memories and experiences that resonate with the island's haunting past. The novel explores themes of identity and belonging.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Melancholic
Contemplative
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Peter May's Entry Island is praised for its atmospheric setting and intricate plot that intertwines past and present. Readers appreciate the well-developed characters and vivid descriptions that bring the remote island to life. Some critique the novel's pacing as uneven, but overall, it captivates with its blend of mystery and historical depth.
Who Should Read Entry Island?
A reader who enjoys Entry Island by Peter May is likely drawn to atmospheric mysteries, intricate plots, and vivid settings. Fans of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson or Still Life by Louise Penny would appreciate May's skillful blend of suspense and character depth.
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Entry Island is unique in Peter May's bibliography as it combines a contemporary crime story with a historical narrative connected to the Highland Clearances.
The novel explores themes of isolation and cultural identity, drawing deeply on May's Scottish heritage and extensive research into Scottish history and the Canadian maritime provinces.
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Entry Island won the 2014 ITV Specsavers Crime Thriller Book Club Best Read Award, showcasing its popularity and critical acclaim in the mystery and crime genre.
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Novel • Fiction
Entry Island, Quebec • Contemporary
2013
Adult
18+ years
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