A review by valsometimesreads
Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune

dark emotional 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

This story is definitely for people that prefer character driven storytelling. One of TJ Klune's strengths is his character writing. Each character in his story is intricately planned out and given their own background. Mei, Hugo, Nelson, and Apollo are characters that you can't help but grow attached to and love. If I had to pick on it,
Spoiler I do think that the relationship between Hugo and Wallace had some minor pacing issues. However, I also think this problem is inherent with the setting and purpose of this story, as Wallace is dead anyway. I think maybe this story would have also been more impactful with an ending of Wallace truly crossing through the white door.
I have to give it to TJ Klune in that he is the king of found family storytelling with the most loveable characters. 
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