Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune

24 reviews

amandahajj's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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

3.5

I was excited to pick up this book in light of just how much I enjoyed The House in the Cerulean Sea. TJ Klune turns caricatures and funny premises into such a delight. However, the slow pacing of this book threw me off. Though it had a promising start, there were soon too many long stretches of very little – very little in the way anything profound or interesting or truly helpful to the story on the whole. I struggled with this read but appreciated the premise.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, and Death of parent

Minor: Cursing and Panic attacks/disorders

thebruce's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Animal death, Cancer, Child death, Death of parent, and Murder

Minor: Cursing, Suicide, and Terminal illness

goose_bowomp's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, and Murder

Moderate: Animal death, Cancer, Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Death of parent, and Murder

Minor: Cursing and Sexual content

wolveyfox's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicide, and Grief

Minor: Child death, Death of parent, and Murder

kmart_ceo's review

dark emotional hopeful reflective 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

5.0

This book was something I didn’t know I needed until I read it. I loved it. I cried. It brought me a sense of completion and hopefulness I didn’t realize I lacked. It’s funny, it’s sorrowful, and it makes me a little less afraid for the “after.”

That being said, take care of yourself if you choose to read this. It’s not always cheerful; the author explores death and all the unfiltered emotions that go with it. Despite that, I don’t think you will regret reading this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Grief

Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Cursing, Mental illness, Suicide, Violence, Death of parent, and Murder

Minor: Infidelity and Car accident

karwc's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Animal death, Cancer, Child death, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder

vaguely_pink's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

On today's episode of Books that Made My Partner Say "You Good?": Under the Whispering Door

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Grief

Moderate: Child death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Death of parent, and Murder

Minor: Animal death, Cancer, Confinement, Cursing, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Medical content, and Car accident

hcrawfo3's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment

ellatuulia's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, and Grief

Moderate: Body horror, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Violence, Medical content, Death of parent, and Murder

Minor: Cursing

revisable4510's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

2.0

mmm... hugo deserves better

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Cursing and Racism