The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan

380 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious medium-paced
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Description

It's been twenty years since Cormac Reilly discovered the body of Hilaria Blake in her crumbling Georgian home. But he's never forgotten the two children she left behind...When Aisling Conroy's boyfriend Jack is found in the freezing black waters ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,137 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 75%
tense 60%
emotional 31%
sad 28%
adventurous 15%
challenging 14%
reflective 5%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 21%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 43% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.86

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