The Ruins by Scott Smith

The Ruins

Scott Smith

509 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

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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Community Reviews Summary of 311 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 91%
mysterious 58%
sad 50%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 41%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 45%

Strong character development?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Average rating

3.76

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