Reviews tagging 'Murder'

The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco

21 reviews

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

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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

vidalovesspice's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Dementia, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Violence, Death of parent, Child death, Death, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Kidnapping, and Mental illness

Moderate: Bullying and Torture

Minor: Animal death and Animal cruelty

roksyreads's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.5

Dark, tense, and a little bit mysterious; this is a great ghost story inspired by Japanese legend that is satisfyingly creepy but also oddly sweet. It was a comfortable read, easy to finish in a couple of sessions, but balanced nicely by a steady pace. It won't be for everyone, but I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Body horror, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Violence

Moderate: Child death

Minor: Rape, Child abuse, and Pedophilia

felicia's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad tense

• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Mental illness, and Child death

Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual assault

shadowspinner's review against another edition

dark tense slow-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Child death

Minor: Rape

dodie_sullivan's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Grief, Child abuse, and Murder

Moderate: Kidnapping and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Animal death

yellow_ylugbug's review against another edition

dark emotional tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Child abuse, Death, Murder, Body horror, and Mental illness

jaxattax's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

lodestar45's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Death, and Gore

Moderate: Violence, Rape, and Mental illness

Minor: Pedophilia and Child abuse

woolgatherer's review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

3.25

Every once in a while, I’m in the mood to read some kind of horror. I picked this book at random, not knowing much beyond a general summary. I should preface that I’m not easily scared, so, for those who get antsy with the horror genre, take what I say with a grain of salt. I honestly didn’t find this book scary at all. I can tell Chupeco was leaning more towards a haunting atmosphere than anything, but there are also a few gory moments that may make some queasy.

I thought the main point-of-view from a spirit named Okiku really interesting. She had a distinct voice that gave the story a strong direction for the most part, especially highlighting themes of healing as well as revenge. However, I think the development of the characters in this book suffered a little in favor of atmosphere, which, unfortunately, didn’t do much for me.

I think this is one of those hit-or-miss books. Chupeco is a great writer, though, so I don’t think you’ll be too disappointed with this one. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Child death, Murder, and Body horror

Moderate: Torture, Violence, and Blood

Minor: Pedophilia and Rape