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Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune

161 reviews

paziicrm's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad 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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Murder, Cancer, Child death, and Death

Minor: Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, and Suicide

mbomersheim's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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

5.0

Original Review: Just perfectly wonderful and bittersweet.

Reread Review: I finished this reread a few days ago now, and it was just as good as the first time I read it. 

Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune is an adult fantasy novel with a hint of gay romance that really gives cozy vibes because of course it takes place in a tea shop. It deals with topics such as death and grief in a really respectful and refreshing manner in a way that just makes your heart feel warm. There’s found family aspects and forced proximity vibes too which is always a perk. I would highly recommend this book! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief

Moderate: Death, Mental illness, and Suicide

medini_l's review against another edition

emotional 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Body horror, Cancer, Car accident, Death of parent, Death, and Murder

Moderate: Grief, Mental illness, Suicide, and Panic attacks/disorders

kmart_ceo's review against another edition

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

Minor: Car accident and Infidelity

clarabooksit's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted 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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Death, and Grief

Moderate: Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness

Minor: Violence

m_johnson194's review against another edition

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

4.75

This book takes such an intense look at life, death, humanity, and the self. It does have a trigger warning in the beginning, so be aware. However, I was sobbing by the end. TJ Klune is a master of taking a very unlovable character and absolutely demolishing their previous worldview so they become your favorite character. Under The Whispering Door is beautiful, plain and simple. On the outside, it’s a simple book about a tea shop and some ghosts but it makes you think and question and honestly, it’ll be a classic some day. 

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Content Warnings

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

Minor: Child death and Animal death

karwc's review

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

goodin10tions's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

I was late to the party on this book, but now I understand all they hype. I found this book very tender and compassionate. I saw that it was categorized as contemporary fantasy and although I don't disagree I'd would add that there isn't a great deal of "world building" as in many fantasy stories. It was all very relatable in a current world setting. If that makes sense. 

Highly recommend this book Trigger warning for grief and death (that is what the story is about)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death

Moderate: Child death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, and Suicide

Minor: Mental illness

ohyeah_karyn's review against another edition

dark 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Grief, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Car accident, Medical content, and Self harm

agenderberry335's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

It was so good in so many ways, it might be one of my favorite books!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Mental illness

Minor: Suicide