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_fathimanourin1234_'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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? N/A
5.0
I loooooovvvveeeee thisssss book......🩷🩷
TJ klune never disappoints. He always made me cry while I read his book. I always stared at the wall after finishing his books. I always wished there was a sequel (for standalones) for that particular book. Same goes here.
This is the best. I enjoyed this book from the very first page to the last page. I'm glad I bought this book and I read it.
There are so many quotable sentences or paragraphs in this book. And that paragraphs or sentences always made sense. There are so many funny scenarios and also so many emotional scenarios. Especially at the final few chapters. I always teared up. And I cried after finishing this book.
All the characters - Wallace, Hugo, Mei, Nelson, Apollo etc... They were very loving and kind and cute and also sassy at the same time. There are other side characters in this book as they are as important as the main characters, all of them are not likeable. But most of them are loveable. Someone of them,who are already dead, will make your heart tear into pieces just by hearing their story.
And the final chapters, there were so many twists and turns, I wish I could say out loud, but I can't because it will be spoilers.I cried when Apollo and Nelson crossed the door. I wept hard. I wanted them to stay a little longer. But as hugo and wallace said, that may felt like home or they felt like they are free. We don't know anything.
I wish there were a sequel. Delving into more of Hugo's and Wallace's love story, they being lovey dovey, and also more about Mei. And more new guests.
I Wishhhh...
Anyways... Thank you TJ Klune fo writing this book..
Goodbye Wallace & Hugo, Mei, Nelson, Apollo, & Charon's Crossing..
TJ klune never disappoints. He always made me cry while I read his book. I always stared at the wall after finishing his books. I always wished there was a sequel (for standalones) for that particular book. Same goes here.
This is the best. I enjoyed this book from the very first page to the last page. I'm glad I bought this book and I read it.
There are so many quotable sentences or paragraphs in this book. And that paragraphs or sentences always made sense. There are so many funny scenarios and also so many emotional scenarios. Especially at the final few chapters. I always teared up. And I cried after finishing this book.
All the characters - Wallace, Hugo, Mei, Nelson, Apollo etc... They were very loving and kind and cute and also sassy at the same time. There are other side characters in this book as they are as important as the main characters, all of them are not likeable. But most of them are loveable. Someone of them,
And the final chapters, there were so many twists and turns, I wish I could say out loud, but I can't because it will be spoilers.
I wish there were a sequel. Delving into more of Hugo's and Wallace's love story, they being lovey dovey, and also more about Mei. And more new guests.
I Wishhhh...
Anyways... Thank you TJ Klune fo writing this book..
Goodbye Wallace & Hugo, Mei, Nelson, Apollo, & Charon's Crossing..
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Child death, Chronic illness, and Mental illness
cassielaj's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Let me first say that I was fragile while reading this, dealing with some grief of my own, and this book was exactly what I needed in that time. It is a beautiful, hopeful reflection on life, death, and grief, filled with some of the loveliest characters who burrowed their ways into my heart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Suicide, and Death of parent
Minor: Car accident
kaneebli's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Confinement, Suicide, and Medical content
Minor: Animal death, Racism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, and Sexual harassment
sandysmith'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? Yes
4.5
It's a really quirky, beautifully written read, but if death is a trigger for you, then give it a miss. It's about Wallace, a cold friendless corporate lawyer who likes it that way who has a heart attack and dies. He doesn't accept this but is collected by Reaper Mai at his funeral, who takes him to the Ferryman Hugo. He meets various other ghosts, mainly Nelson, Hugos' grandad, and Hugos' dog Apollo who together they help him come to terms with his death and become a better person, hopefully allowing him to cross over. So very thought-provoking about grief, relationships, friendships, and so much more. Uplifting and the best bisexual storyline I've read. I loved it, a big hug in a book, comforting and a massive tear jerker. A perfect modern fairy tale esq book. Smashing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Chronic illness and Car accident
elg1105's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Suicide, Car accident, and Death of parent
kimberlina82's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-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
This book is beyond wonderful. If you have ever suffered loss, highly recommend. But beware… I ugly cried the last 40 pages. It’s beautiful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Suicide, and Death of parent
capriqueen's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-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
3.5
Klune’s writing is very funny, the dialogue and characters popping off the page with their wit and quirks. It’s also very beautiful
This was a lovely story, tackling really big concepts. I think the character development was really nice, and I got misty eyed at the end. The big-brain concept stuff went a bit over my head
I think the summary is poorly written, asthe seven-day deadline only comes up at the last hundred pages. I was confused as I was reading, wondering when that was going to happen. It framed the book a bit differently than how it is
The ending was nice but felt a bit deus ex machina
This was a lovely story, tackling really big concepts. I think the character development was really nice, and I got misty eyed at the end. The big-brain concept stuff went a bit over my head
I think the summary is poorly written, as
The ending was nice but felt a bit deus ex machina
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Animal death, Suicide, and Death of parent
musicmagician823's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicide
joey_estrada's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
TJ Klune has become one of my favorite authors.
The writing is so pleasant and easy to get through while still being able to properly and accurately portray complex emotions.
The book deals with processing grief, and at times mentions the 5 stages of grief. The writing and the flow of the story made it so the reader felt exactly like the characters did at each stage, which I found fascinating.
This book actually made me cry towards the end, which has never happened before, so that's high praises coming from me.
I liked that this book talks about all different kinds of grief, rather than focusing on one way of feeling it.
Though this book is mainly about death and grief, it is not all depressing. Quite the opposite, actually. The book is full of hope and humor as well as fear.
The story structure of Under the Whispering Door is similar to The House in the Cerulean Sea.
The writing is so pleasant and easy to get through while still being able to properly and accurately portray complex emotions.
The book deals with processing grief, and at times mentions the 5 stages of grief. The writing and the flow of the story made it so the reader felt exactly like the characters did at each stage, which I found fascinating.
This book actually made me cry towards the end, which has never happened before, so that's high praises coming from me.
I liked that this book talks about all different kinds of grief, rather than focusing on one way of feeling it.
Though this book is mainly about death and grief, it is not all depressing. Quite the opposite, actually. The book is full of hope and humor as well as fear.
The story structure of Under the Whispering Door is similar to The House in the Cerulean Sea.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Child death and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Animal death, Cancer, Suicide, Death of parent, and Murder
historianvik's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, and Death of parent