The Light in the Ruins by Chris Bohjalian

The Light in the Ruins

Chris Bohjalian

309 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

From the New York Times bestselling author of Midwives and The Sandcastle Girls comes a spellbinding novel of love, despair, and revenge—set in war-ravaged Tuscany. 1943: Tucked away in the idyllic hills south of Florence, the Rosatis, an Italian ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 657 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 75%
emotional 62%
tense 37%
sad 25%
challenging 12%
informative 12%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | Character: 33% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.5

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