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The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco
2.0

I am truly disappointed with this one. I love horror films, especially Asian horrors. They excel in creeping you out, psychologically tormenting you so that you think ghosts exist and they're out to get you. They don't rely on the cheap boo tactics that Hollywood horror films use. So much blood and gore, but that doesn't leave a lasting impression.

So of course I was intrigued by this YA Asian horror book. But I've watched so many horror flicks that this story felt old and used. The language and writing was beautiful, the premise was promising, but I was bored and uninvested. Guess I'll just stick to Asian horror films instead.