The Ruins by Scott Smith

The Ruins

Scott Smith

336 pages first pub 2006 (editions) user-added

fiction horror mystery thriller dark mysterious medium-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 3,894 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
tense 83%
mysterious 47%
adventurous 43%
sad 32%
emotional 24%
challenging 17%
reflective 4%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 27%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Plot: 35% | Character: 24%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.64

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