The Woman in Cabin 10

by Ruth Ware
The Woman in Cabin 10 cover
Good Books rating 4.23
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  • ID: 1362
  • Added: 2025-10-05
  • Updated: 2025-10-11
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  • Reviews: 3
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Reviews
The Crooked Pen · 2021-08-28
great 4.20

The novel is excellently paced with high tensions and raised stakes, though it has a few pacing issues.

This novel is well-paced for the most part, with high tensions and raised stakes that keep readers on the edge of their seats. The reviewer appreciates the overall pacing but notes a few instances where it falters. The character development and suspenseful elements are highlighted as strong points. The reviewer finds the story engaging and enjoyable, despite minor pacing issues.

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    Like most of Ware's novels, The Woman in Cabin 10 is excellently paced (well, mostly, we will get to that).

    Tensions are high, stakes are raised, and the suspense is palpable.

    The character development and suspenseful elements are particularly noteworthy.

She Reads Novels · 2019-09-26
fantastic 4.50

The mystery element is compelling, and the cruise liner setting adds to the 'locked room' intrigue.

The mystery element of this book is highly praised, with the cruise liner setting providing a perfect 'locked room' atmosphere. The reviewer enjoys the suspense and intrigue that come with this setting. The story keeps readers guessing and engaged throughout. The reviewer finds the overall experience enjoyable and worth the read.

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    I loved the mystery element of this book.

    A cruise liner makes a perfect 'locked room' setting.

    The story keeps readers guessing and engaged throughout.

Nonsense She Wrote · 2016-08-31
excellent 4.00

The book is a tightly told thriller that excels in creating suspense and mystery, keeping readers engaged throughout.

This thriller is a masterclass in suspense and mystery. The tight pacing and clever plot twists make it a compelling read. The reviewer praises how the story keeps readers guessing, making it a standout in the genre. The setting and character dynamics add to the overall tension, creating an immersive experience. However, some might find the ending a bit predictable, but the journey is thrilling nonetheless.

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    A tightly told thriller and murder mystery, where half the mystery is working out the truth behind what you've read.

    Ruth Ware's The Woman in Cabin 10 is a masterclass on getting this right.

    The suspense and mystery are expertly woven, making it a compelling read.

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