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Book Review of The Ruins

The Ruins
The Ruins
Author: Scott Smith
Genre: Horror
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
reviewed on
Helpful Score: 2


MUCH better than the movie... with a number of not-so-subtle differences, as is customary of book-to-movie changes.
I read this book in 2 days. It is easy to read, especially for those who can relate to the characters, young 20-somethings on an adventure before graduate school and careers.
If you enjoy MesoAmerican culture and archeology, have a sense that there are secret, undiscovered, or magical forces in this world, and do not necessarily judge a book by the characters' development - this is a fun read.