The Ruins

I really enjoyed this however it's simply too long! My edition is 523 pages and for a suspense novel that is really pushing it.

That said Smith really does do suspense well - the narration is simple but engrossing so you simply need to keep reading. It's not an ‘edge of your seat' kind of story but the intrigue keeps you going page after page.

I did find there were a few meandering spots, a little too much introspection and description (a whole page about someone eating a grape!) but all in all a good book.