A review by shelletor
The Ruins by Scott Smith

dark mysterious sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Wonderfully terrifying. I loved it. The beginning is slow. Its a slow paced, creepy burn. I really couldn't stand Jeff. I liked the rest of the characters, and the story was breathtakingly awful. I mean that complimentary. It's truly a cryptic, and beautifully horrific story.
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