The Ruins Audiobook

" It started out kind of slow, but by the end it was totally worth it. If you're trying to decide between the book and movie, DEFINITELY choose the book! "

" This was a fast paced page-turner. But way too gorey for me. "

" 3.5 stars. Really good horror story, but the author seems to be hung up on bodily functions... "

" This is for book club otherwise I would not picked it up. Very intense writing & situation. Did not finish it. I'm glad I stopped when I did. "

" Good for a quick summer read buy not that thrilling or full of tension to me. Perfect for a horror flick although the titular "ruins" would have to actually be ruins, not just an old mining site. "

" Very creepy and it gets darn bloody as well. You'll never venture off the beaten path again! "

" I must be the only person on the planet who thought that this novel wasn't worth the time it took to read it. I admit that I don't read many horror novels so maybe it's just the genre that I'm not cut out for - but I found the plot to be so long and drawn out and the ending completely empty. "

" Entertaining and creepy. "

" It made my skin crawl thinking of the killer vines. Great vacation read - definitely a must-buy because you'll read it again and again and again. "

" I loved this book .... that got completely ruined by making it into a movie. Smith has an amazing gift for creating creepy. A Simple Plan is a perfect example. If you don't watch the movie versions, you'll know what I mean. "

" I know this book is a pulpy horror novel -- KILLER PLANT AIYEEE -- but the characters were well-developed, the pacing was expert, and images are still haunting me. As a low-brow read, it does not get better than this. "

" A gritty, gripping read, far surpassed my expectations, especially after reading these other reviews. One of my favorite books now. "

" Seriously couldn't stand this book. I was so mad when I was finished. "

" A great read, one of those books you dread to keep reading but can't stop! "

" All I can really say is that the vines were the best part of the book. I could give a rat's ass about all other characters. "

" I have a taste for grotestque horror. This is a classic monster survival story which has some disturbing images. I found it an enjoying read. "

" Worst book ever! The story was utterly depressing. "

" I do believe that the characterization did leave a lot to be desired. However, I think Mr. Smith was perhaps trying to illustrate something more with his vague characterization (like what is up with Western student culture, etc.) and that was the point. "

" Don't read if you don't like jungles. The first book in a long time that's legitimately creeped me outI felt physically ill when I finished this book. It's disturbing "

" Good concept, and genuinely scary in parts, but the writing is unpolished and occasionally gets in the way of the story. "

" There is something i really like about books that combine horror elements and psychological disintegration. Scott Smith manages to blend these two elements perfectly, in a tale that combines historical elements, bloody horror, and mental breakdown. Loved it - 5 Stars. "

" It was average. Nothing to get excited about. The characters were not that interesting and I wasn't really interested in what happened to them. I thought the whole thing had potential, but it fell far short of what it could have been. Too many unanswered questions also left me annoyed. "

" one word . . . .gory! "

" Audio Book. Excruciating slow. The same events are told over and over from each character's point of view. It is just a bad horror film. Just out of college kids go to cancun on vacation and take a trip into the jungle where some Mayans hold them host "

" because i loved a simple plan, i had this book long on my radar and couldn't wait to read it. though i wouldn't necessarily call it a real disappointment, it clearly was not on the same level as asp. but it held my interest enough to see it to its conclusion and i'm still glad i read it. "

" Great book. What happened to Scott Smith???? "

" this is one of those books that when you finish it you think to yourself "thank god". as in "thank god it's over. that's a week of reading i will never get back." if it were possible to give negative stars, i would. "

" Terrifying, I couldn't sleep for a week once I had finished - skip the movie, try the book. "