The Light in the Ruins by Chris Bohjalian

The Light in the Ruins

Chris Bohjalian

309 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious fast-paced
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Midwives and The Sandcastle Girls comes a spellbinding novel of love, despair, and revenge—set in war-ravaged Tuscany. 1943: Tucked away in the idyllic hills south of Florence, the Rosatis, an Italian ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 973 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 83%
emotional 66%
tense 58%
sad 50%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
informative 8%
reflective 8%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 16%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | Character: 20% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.49

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