The Ruins by Scott Smith

The Ruins

Scott Smith

319 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller dark mysterious medium-paced
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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 5,479 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
tense 82%
mysterious 49%
adventurous 42%
sad 32%
emotional 25%
challenging 19%
reflective 3%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 26%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 32% | Character: 24%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.64

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