A review by sandysmith
Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune

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.
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