The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan

400 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

"Compelling, unexpected twists and a hold-your breath standoff . . . Hand this one to readers of Tana French and to police-procedural fans." --Booklist It's been twenty years since Detective Cormac Reilly discovered the body of Hilaria Blake in h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,828 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
dark 76%
tense 58%
emotional 30%
sad 25%
adventurous 17%
challenging 15%
reflective 6%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 22%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 43% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 35% | No: 18% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.84

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