The Ruins by Scott Smith

The Ruins

Scott Smith

528 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller dark mysterious medium-paced
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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 travelled to the interior to investigate an archaeological dig in the Mayan ruins.After a lo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,689 reviews

Moods

dark 95%
tense 83%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 42%
sad 32%
emotional 25%
challenging 19%
reflective 3%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 25%
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: 6% | 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: 62% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.64

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