The Ruin
The Ruin
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Ireland • Contemporary
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan, readers follow detective Cormac Reilly as he revisits a decades-old case involving two siblings orphaned by tragedy. Set in Ireland, Reilly's investigation unravels hidden secrets, intersecting past and present in a complex crime mystery that explores themes of trauma and trust.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Dark
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Dervla McTiernan’s The Ruin is lauded for its intricate plot and rich atmosphere. Readers appreciate the well-developed characters and the Irish setting that enhances the narrative's depth. However, some critique the pacing as uneven. Overall, it's a compelling debut that promises much for crime fiction enthusiasts.
Who Should Read The Ruin?
A reader who enjoys The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan likely appreciates intricately woven detective mysteries with rich, atmospheric settings. Fans of Tana French's In the Woods or Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl will enjoy the book’s psychological depth and complex characters intertwined with crime and suspense.
58,458 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Ireland • Contemporary
2018
Adult
18+ years
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