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Entry Island

Peter May
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Entry Island

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

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Peter May

Entry Island

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Entry Island, Quebec • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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

4.2

22,621 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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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 this

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.

4.2

22,621 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Entry Island, Quebec • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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