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Horror· United States

The Ruins

by Scott Smith
Aggregate Editorial Score49/100
★Bram Stoker Award
Published 2006336 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Scott Smith's The Ruins (2006) stands as one of the most significant works of horror of its era. A group of American tourists on holiday in Mexico follow a German backpacker to a remote archaeological site and find themselves trapped by something alive in the vines. Smith's Bram Stoker Award winner is relentlessly tense and among the most efficiently terrifying horror novels ever written. Themes of survival, nature, friendship run through the work. The book has received recognition from Bram Stoker Award 2006.

Book Details

AuthorScott Smith
Published2006
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages336
Category👻 Horror
ISBN9781400043545
Editorial Score49/100
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👻 Horror

Fiction designed to frighten, unsettle, or disturb the reader.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

Bram Stoker Award
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200628
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About the Author
Scott Smith
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ruins about?

A group of American tourists on holiday in Mexico follow a German backpacker to a remote archaeological site and find themselves trapped by something alive in the vines. Smith's Bram Stoker Award winner is relentlessly tense and among the most efficiently terrifying horror novels ever written.

Who wrote The Ruins?

The Ruins was written by Scott Smith, from United States. First published in 2006.

What awards has The Ruins won?

The Ruins has received the following awards and honours: Bram Stoker Award 2006.

Is The Ruins worth reading?

The Ruins is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 28/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in survival, nature, friendship.

Where can I buy The Ruins?

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What category is The Ruins?

The Ruins is classified as Horror. Fiction designed to frighten, unsettle, or disturb the reader.

What country is The Ruins from?

The Ruins originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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