The Ruins by Scott Smith

The Ruins

Scott Smith

fiction horror mystery thriller dark mysterious medium-paced

319 pages | first published 2006

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Trapped in the Mexican jungle, a group of friends stumble upon a creeping horror unlike anything they could ever imagine. Two young couples are on a lazy Mexican vacation–sun-drenched days, drunken nights, making friends with fellow tourists. When...
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Summary of 2373 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
tense 79%
mysterious 47%
adventurous 40%
sad 28%
emotional 20%
challenging 15%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 29%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Plot: 33% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.63

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