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  • The Girl from the Well

  • By: Rin Chupeco
  • Narrated by: Andi Arndt
  • Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,931 ratings)

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By: Rin Chupeco
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Okiku wants vengeance...and she gets it. Whenever there's a monster hurting a child - the same way she was hurt 300 years ago in Japan - her spirit is there to deliver punishment. But one American boy draws her like no other. The two are pulled into a world of eerie doll rituals and dark Shinto exorcisms that will take them from the American Midwest to the remote valleys and shrines of Aomori, Japan. The boy is not a monster, but something evil writhes beneath his skin, trapped by a series of intricate tattoos. Can Okiku protect him? Or is her presence only bringing more harm?

©2017 Rin Chupeco (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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Worth a listen for horror lovers

Good horror story spanning America and Japan lore. The Japanese lore is interesting and adds an extra twist.

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Excellent!

Very pleased. Interesting story, good narrator. The story is flowing nicely, it doesn't get boring. Japanese culture and history are very interesting, plus, you get to discover the story of the legend that inspired The Ring horror story. I recommend!

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Enjoyable story

Loved the story. The narration was very delightful. The entire experience was enjoyable. I will read/listen to more of her works.

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Great story

This story is not at all what I expected and I absolutely loved every second of it. The performance was great and oddly soothing despite the horrors that were unfolding. Highly recommend!

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it's a decent listen

I like this book the characters could use more development but otherwise from that it's a good listen,I finished the book in a day while doing chores.

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Fantastic.

The story was painted with elegance and compassion. The reader brought every moment to life.

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It was so mesmerizing!

The story was different from what I expected and the narration was great, I was so immersed!

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Surprisingly

Amazing! I did not expect this book to be so great! Much better than any of the movies about this subject.

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Decent Ghost Story

I enjoyed the story, which is a first person narration from the ghost's point of view. This is my first interaction with Japanese myths and legends and I'd definitely recommend it. It's believable, albeit shorter than I'd wanted it.

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The best ghost story with a twist I've ever seen!

I can't think of another book about a ghost that made me a emotional as this one did. This spirit has spirit! Not only is the horror aspect done perfectly but it has so much heart! This book haunts me in the best way possible! Be sure to check out The sequel as well!

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