shaniamarie21's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
thereadingcat15's review against another edition
3.0
The full book review is finally up on my blog. Here is the link: https://thecatwithabook.wordpress.com/2019/08/10/book-review-the-girl-from-the-well-the-girl-from-the-well-1/
strdust's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
I've heard that this is some kind of a mix between The Ring and The Grudge which got me super intrigued but nopeee this is not scary at all sorryyy
Loveee the Japanese culture and legend references though. Also THE ENDING OH YEA
I've heard that this is some kind of a mix between The Ring and The Grudge which got me super intrigued but nopeee this is not scary at all sorryyy
Loveee the Japanese culture and legend references though. Also THE ENDING OH YEA
momoxshi's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Okiku is the ghost from the famous legend. Because of how she died, she is unable to pass and wanders the mortal realm, saving the spirits of children who suffered the same fate as her, and exacting vengeance upon the killers.
But this changes when she meets Tark, a young boy with intricate tattoos who seems to harbor a hidden malevolence behind him. While Tark is feared by most people, Okiku knows he isn't dangerous but there is a hidden danger in which he needs to be freed of. But the problem is, he might just die in the process.
+
Let this get out of the way first - the non Japanese names are mildly annoying, yes.I'd expect those kind of names from a more fantastical setting but I digress Everything is just too convenient, yes. The ghost travelling between countries was a stretch and was not given a satisfactory explanation, yes. But was the story still enjoyable? Yes, for me at least.
It's not horror per se. It's more of a creepy setting but I still enjoyed listening to this. I'm a sucker for folklore and ghost stories and I love The Ring, The Grudge, and yokai so of course this was right up my alley.
But this changes when she meets Tark, a young boy with intricate tattoos who seems to harbor a hidden malevolence behind him. While Tark is feared by most people, Okiku knows he isn't dangerous but there is a hidden danger in which he needs to be freed of. But the problem is, he might just die in the process.
+
Let this get out of the way first - the non Japanese names are mildly annoying, yes.
It's not horror per se. It's more of a creepy setting but I still enjoyed listening to this. I'm a sucker for folklore and ghost stories and I love The Ring, The Grudge, and yokai so of course this was right up my alley.
talonsontypewriters's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Murder, Body horror, Death, Blood, Kidnapping, and Violence
Moderate: Medical content, Misogyny, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Torture, Sexism, Child death, Grief, Mental illness, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Animal death, Vomit, Pedophilia, Self harm, Sexual assault, Rape, Ableism, Bullying, and Homophobia
jersey91's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Definitely the ring vibe but she has a soul