A review by gellyreads
The Ruins by Scott Smith

adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I am so conflicted about this book. It is genuinely scary and gross, but the characters are so bland, boring, and just terrible people. And I know they’re all terrible ish, but the portrayal of the women also just rubbed me the wrong way. 
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