In a Dark, Dark Wood

Ruth Ware

Aug 2015 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

*AUTHOR OF THE WOMAN IN CABIN 10 and THE LYING GAME
*INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, AND LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER
*SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE

An NPR Best Book of the Year * An Entertainment Weekly Summer Books Pick * A Buzzfeed “31 Books to Get Excited About this Summer” Pick * A Publishers Weekly “Top Ten Mysteries and Thrillers” Pick * A Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year * A BookReporter Summer Reading Pick * A New York Post “Best Novels to Read this Summer” Pick * A Shelf Awareness “Book Expo America 2015 Buzz Book” Pick

What should be a cozy and fun-filled weekend deep in the English countryside takes a sinister turn in Ruth Ware’s suspenseful, compulsive, and darkly twisted psychological thriller.

Sometimes the only thing to fear…is yourself.

When reclusive writer Leonora is invited to the English countryside for a weekend away, she reluctantly agrees to make the trip. But as the first night falls, revelations unfold among friends old and new, an unnerving memory shatters Leonora’s reserve, and a haunting realization creeps in: the party is not alone in the woods.

Ratings and reviews

The plot was a bit confusing for a bit too long. I really didn't get what was going on for over half of the book. However, even still, I just couldn't put it down! Then, when the plot does come into full view, and the climax approaches, it's satisfying, but over way too soon. And I don't mean that in a bad way! Ruth Ware really does have you wrapped around her finger, to the point of just wanting to read all of her other work as soon as you finish. Really great read and I recommend it to all!

The buildup was slow and the characters were not people I cared about, but once the story got going about half way through it became suspenseful. I thought I had it figured out at that point, but then doubted myself as questions kept popping up. Good read and well written, despite the slow start. I will read more by this author.

The book is well written and fast paced which I enjoyed. However, the ending was a slight disappointment. I felt as though it was such a build up and then just a blah ending. I'm confused how this book did so well and was made into such a big deal. It's not a bad read but it's not what it was as good as it could have been.

About the author

Ruth Ware worked as a waitress, a bookseller, a teacher of English as a foreign language, and a press officer before settling down as a full-time writer. She now lives with her family in Sussex, on the south coast of England. She is the #1 New York Times and Globe and Mail (Toronto) bestselling author of In a Dark, Dark Wood; The Woman in Cabin 10; The Lying Game; The Death of Mrs. Westaway; The Turn of the Key; One by One; The It Girl; Zero Days; and One Perfect Couple. Visit her at RuthWare.com or follow her on socials @RuthWareWriter.