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Title: Pure, undiluted, unrelenting horror.
Review: This is the best pure horror book I've read in ... well, maybe ever. I am a big fan of King, Koontz, Lovecraft and others, but I'm not sure I've ever stumbled upon a book with such a pitiless and engrossing story. I finished The Ruins yesterday evening and spent the rest of my night racked with nightmares stemming from this gruesome novel.The character depictions are unrelentingly honest, and their lack of sentimenality makes the characters that much more realistic and sympathetic. And while the author doesn't spend too much time (think King or Koontz) belaboring a character's inner struggles, he does give the reader enough insight into each person to bring him to life and give meaning to his plight.If you want something that grabs you, holds you, convinces you, and tortures your mind for a long, long time, this is a perfect choice. If you want a cheerful story, forget it.
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