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Drowning Ruth

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Fiction Mystery & Thriller Historical Fiction Fiction

by Christina Schwarz

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3.73 (67.8K ratings)
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description 368 pages

Drowning Ruth by Christina Schwarz holds a well received rating of 3.73 out of 5, based on 67.8K reader ratings. First published in 2000. The book spans 368 pages.

About Drowning Ruth

In the winter of 1919, a young mother named Mathilda Neumann drowns beneath the ice of a rural Wisconsin lake. The shock of her death dramatically changes the lives of her daughter, troubled sister, and husband. . . . Told in the voices of several of the main characters and skipping back and forth in time, the narrative gradually and tantalizingly reveals the dark family secrets and the unsettling discoveries that lead to the truth of what actually happened the night of the drowning. . . .

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Author Christina Schwarz
Published 2000
Pages 368
Genres Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Fiction
Average Rating 3.73 / 5.00
Total Ratings 67,768

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.7
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67.8K ratings
With a rating of 3.73, Drowning Ruth is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.73
This Book
3.99
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Drowning Ruth?

Drowning Ruth is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is Drowning Ruth worth reading?

Based on 67.8K reader ratings, Drowning Ruth has an average score of 3.73 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Drowning Ruth?

Drowning Ruth has 368 pages.

Who wrote Drowning Ruth?

Drowning Ruth was written by Christina Schwarz. It was first published in 2000.

What is the ISBN for Drowning Ruth?

The ISBN-13 for Drowning Ruth is 9780345439110.0.

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