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slatecake's review against another edition
hopeful
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
3.75
Cozy and funny moments, but not the most engaging plot-wise, and somewhat cliche.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Suicide
miles's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death
Moderate: Child death, Mental illness, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Murder
Minor: Car accident and Death of parent
brywalls's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
A bit of a slow start in the first half, but the second half reminded me that TJ Klune's writing has a way of touching your heart. Sometimes it's touched with a knife and you're sobbing as you finish a book at 11:45pm but such is life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Death, Death of parent, and Child death
Moderate: Mental illness
katiechasingchapters's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
clittleford3's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
4.0
TJ Klune is a fantastic storyteller. His characters have depth and take you places. If you enjoyed Neil Gaiman’s work give this one a try.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Death
Moderate: Murder
librarymouse's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
5.0
For a book about death and grief, Under the Whispering Door managed to be so soothing to my existentially devastated heart. There's so much hope in this book and T J Klune manages to be so incredibly funny.
Wallace starts off the book as a terrible little man and becomes so easy to love by the end of it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death, Suicide, and Child death
Minor: Animal death
natascha12'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
5.0
This book absolutely wrecked me. I listened to the audiobook, and there were moments where I was laughing out loud, and moments where I was trying not to cry. This is truly one of the most beautiful and moving books I have ever read. As it deals with death, there are moments where it was heavy, but moments of levity help to break it up. The main characters were so lovable, and it was a joy to see Wallace’s journey throughout the story. A book I’d highly recommend - and a story that will stay with me a long while.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Death
lollybee'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
3.0
A quirky humorous, thought-provoking story about life after death: atoning for past mistakes and recognising and accepting ourselves - and others - for who we are.
Dragged a bit in the middle but , on the whole, an enjoyable read.
Dragged a bit in the middle but , on the whole, an enjoyable read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Death
Minor: Suicide
pinkofujos's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
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
Moderate: Murder and Suicide
Minor: Child death, Death of parent, Death, and Panic attacks/disorders
theinkedpath's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
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
ES:
Estoy en un tris de deshacerme en lágrimas. Que nadie me toque.
Cinco estrellas como cinco soles
EN:
I am very soft right now.
This is thee book I needed. I am doing a great effort to avoid crying.
5 stars.
Estoy en un tris de deshacerme en lágrimas. Que nadie me toque.
Cinco estrellas como cinco soles
EN:
I am very soft right now.
This is thee book I needed. I am doing a great effort to avoid crying.
5 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Grief, Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
Moderate: Child death