The Ruins by Scott Smith

The Ruins

Scott Smith

fiction horror mystery thriller dark mysterious medium-paced

524 pages | first published 2006

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An awesome thriller wrapped in the mystery of the ancient Maya. A page-turner that delivers.Craving an adventure to wake them from their lethargic Mexican holiday before they return home, four friends set off in search of one of their own who has ...
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Summary of 2385 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
tense 79%
mysterious 47%
adventurous 40%
sad 27%
emotional 20%
challenging 15%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 29%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.62

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