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shapesandcolours's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Suicide, Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Murder
abijoyceshaw's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
4.0
The setting is very tied to one geographic location and cast of primary character which limits the scope of the world and story some. Overall I enjoyed it but it did feel like it dragged in someways. The characters are lovable and it’s fun to watch them learn and grow.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Death, Death of parent, Suicide, Murder, and Grief
mozimmerm'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was very cute, moving, deep, and light. It reminds me a lot of The House on the Cerulean Sea, of course. It gives me the same vibes. Found family, mystical, cozy, but I did shed a tear or two.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Grief, Death, Mental illness, and Suicide
Minor: Animal death, Death of parent, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Terminal illness
ali_inthegarden's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
Klune si conferma uno degli scrittori che più di ogni altro sono in grado di toccare temi delicati e sensibili, in modo semplice, ma senza banalizzare. Ogni volta finisco a piangere come una fontana ed è una cosa che succede molto di rado.
Non credevo lo avrei mai detto, ma ho preferito questo libro a “La Casa sul Mare Celeste” che per quanto bello si perde qua e là. Questo romanzo è forse ancor più lineare e semplice, un libro molto psicologico, in cui i personaggi, le loro emozioni e soprattutto temi come il lutto e la morte sono i veri protagonisti del racconto.
Non aspettatevi colpi di scena clamorosi e una trama da togliere il fiato, Sotto la Porta dei Sussurri e un libro da leggere con calma, senza fretta, godendosi ogni pagina proprio come se si assaporasse una tazza di té.
Bellissimo e da leggere.
Bellissimo e da leggere.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Death
Moderate: Mental illness and Suicide
ellen_kuijper's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Suicide, and Mental illness
purplesaturday's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Suicide, Murder, Mental illness, and Child death
Minor: Animal death and Death of parent
kelseyr713's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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
I’m living with fresh grief, so this really hit hard for me. The quality of writing is a little stiff at times, and I wish we got to know the characters a bit more, but because of how much I was invested in the story and everyone’s relationships, I can overlook those things. Whimsical, funny, and poignant. I was sobbing through reading towards the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death
Moderate: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Cancer, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Animal death, Terminal illness, Sexual harassment, Child death, and Death of parent
gummifrog's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Under the Whispering Door starts with an introduction of Wallace, a character I described to multiple people as "a caricature of Ebenezer Scrooge," who dies and realizes that he totally missed finding meaning and importance over the course of his actual life. Not ready to move on, he forges a deep family connection with his Reaper and Ferryman, the two people who are meant to deliver him to the afterlife, as well as a couple other quirky resident ghosts.
I felt the summary for this book is misleading. The premise is not really "man is given 7 days to live a life after death," but more like, "man spends several months bettering himself and falling in love with what it is to be human, and then is suddenly given 7 days to say goodbye to the relationships that have finally given his life meaning." The plot is very slow burn, but it's full of heart and emotion. You really fall in love with Wallace and with the other characters that he meets.
Not to mention, this book is SO funny. TJ Klune brings incredible levity to a book about death. I was literally doubling over in laughter at some parts - and I never do that! It's not, like, wrinkle-your-nose-haha-so-literary-weird-funny, but oh-my-god-I-am-going-to-die-of-laughter funny. It has so many highs and lows, and I got a bit teary towards the end.
The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it took a while to grow on me at the beginning. In its defense, I was recovering from a book hangover, so I'm not sure if it was the writing or the book.
Also! I read it on audio, and the narrator was incredible in both delivery and voice acting. If you tend towards audiobooks, this one was really well done!
I felt the summary for this book is misleading. The premise is not really "man is given 7 days to live a life after death," but more like, "man spends several months bettering himself and falling in love with what it is to be human, and then is suddenly given 7 days to say goodbye to the relationships that have finally given his life meaning." The plot is very slow burn, but it's full of heart and emotion. You really fall in love with Wallace and with the other characters that he meets.
Not to mention, this book is SO funny. TJ Klune brings incredible levity to a book about death. I was literally doubling over in laughter at some parts - and I never do that! It's not, like, wrinkle-your-nose-haha-so-literary-weird-funny, but oh-my-god-I-am-going-to-die-of-laughter funny. It has so many highs and lows, and I got a bit teary towards the end.
The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it took a while to grow on me at the beginning. In its defense, I was recovering from a book hangover, so I'm not sure if it was the writing or the book.
Also! I read it on audio, and the narrator was incredible in both delivery and voice acting. If you tend towards audiobooks, this one was really well done!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, and Suicide
Moderate: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, and Child death
Minor: Homophobia and Sexual content
tiernanhunter's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
relaxing
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Animal death, Cancer, Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, and Murder
Minor: Drug use, Animal death, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Chronic illness, Mental illness, and Violence
pastelmeganes's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
Tj Klune beautifully conveyed an imaginative scenario exploring death and the world in between our life and the afterlife. It was healing to read and i feel like almost anybody can gain something from it. I found myself almost crying numerous times. I really enjoyed all the characters honestly. I REALLY appreciate Hugo’s character being a black queer man who owns a tea shop. I thought it was beautiful. I love black men being portrayed with soft characteristics. All the main characters i found were incredibly likable. If i have to make one critique, i didnt like that the manager used words like “bastard”, it was hard for me to believe that an omnipresent, ethereal being that assists with the passing of human life to the afterlife would use jargon like that personally. It slightly took me out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Body horror, Terminal illness, Murder, and Violence