A review by wynplus1
The Ruins by Scott Smith

adventurous dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Holy shit, I didn't think I'd like this book that much, seeing as how I wasn't as fond of the movie, but MY GOD. It's so good. The author's style of writing is engaging and the slow crawling horrors kept me enthralled. 
my favorite character was Mathias and I wish he'd survived. He deserved it.
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