The Ruins by Phoebe Wynne

The Ruins

Phoebe Wynne

336 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary thriller dark emotional tense medium-paced
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Description

The most dazzling summer casts the darkest shadows. Welcome to the Chateau des Sètes, a jewel of the Cote d’Azur, where long summer days bring ease, glamour, and decadence to the holidaymakers who can afford it. Ruby Ashby adores her parents...

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Community Reviews Summary of 117 reviews

Moods

dark 98%
tense 73%
sad 55%
emotional 51%
mysterious 48%
challenging 46%
reflective 15%
adventurous 5%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 43%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 34% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 35% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.21

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