The Ruins
The Ruins
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Mexico • 2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Ruins by Scott Smith, a group of friends vacationing in Mexico venture to a remote archaeological site, where they encounter an unexpected and deadly threat. As their situation becomes increasingly perilous, they must confront both external dangers and their own inner fears.
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Review Roundup
The Ruins by Scott Smith receives mixed feedback. Many readers praise its suspenseful plot and effective horror elements, keeping them on edge throughout. However, some criticize the predictability of certain plot points and the perceived one-dimensionality of characters. Overall, it’s a gripping read for fans of survival horror but may fall short in character development.
Who Should Read The Ruins?
Readers who revel in intense psychological horror and visceral suspense will appreciate The Ruins by Scott Smith. Fans of Stephen King's Misery and William Golding's Lord of the Flies will find the novel's blend of claustrophobic tension and survival horror compelling and disturbing.
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Novel • Fiction
Mexico • 2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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