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sstento's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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
4.25
jr2234's review against another edition
5.0
This was so good! Cute, heartwarming, and silly with themes of chosen family and living out dreams. I fell in love with these quirky characters, all written about with such depth. From Chauncey, a blue amorphous blob with dreams of becoming a bellhop, to Linus, a sullen government employee who opens his mind and heart to greater life experiences, each character had so much personality. I cannot wait to read Under the Whispering Door in the near future.
andrea_mae's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.75
sarahreads24's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
kerithesmutslut's review against another edition
4.0
3 1/2 ⭐️
Sweet and wholesome.
I wish it was centered a little more on the romance, but I enjoyed learning about the supernatural children. It started out very very slow for me, and I was bored more than not for the first 50%. The last half really picked up, and I loved the ending, but I just needed a little more romance. It was cute though!
Sweet and wholesome.
I wish it was centered a little more on the romance, but I enjoyed learning about the supernatural children. It started out very very slow for me, and I was bored more than not for the first 50%. The last half really picked up, and I loved the ending, but I just needed a little more romance. It was cute though!
febgirl2014's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
searagr's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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
kdc0627's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
mysterious
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
5.0
laura_katie_j's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
madelynjelinski's review against another edition
4.0
4.25…
Along came this story and curdled up right against my side asking to be cuddled with, asking to be seen and asking to be loved. I answered, and now this special read has burrowed itself into my heart and I won’t soon forget it.
We start this story with our main character, Linus. The best way to describe Linus and his life is mundane, predictable, bland and simple. Linus is surviving but not living. Until, he is sent to the island of Marsyas to investigate. What he encounters there and what we as the readers encounter there, is LIFE. Unexpected, a little messy catch you off guard but beautiful and pure: life. He is finally awoken from a life that fit him but wasn’t for him. He finds family, acceptance, purpose and LOVE. He can finally see in “color.” In my opinion, not only did HE save this island and those on it, but as importantly, they saved HIM.
If you want to read a story that is heartwarmingly beautiful, that writes about life and how to change your perspective to view it, to heal some of your inner hurts…please read this. Thank you T.J. Klune for writing such a beautiful and inspiring read.
Along came this story and curdled up right against my side asking to be cuddled with, asking to be seen and asking to be loved. I answered, and now this special read has burrowed itself into my heart and I won’t soon forget it.
We start this story with our main character, Linus. The best way to describe Linus and his life is mundane, predictable, bland and simple. Linus is surviving but not living. Until, he is sent to the island of Marsyas to investigate. What he encounters there and what we as the readers encounter there, is LIFE. Unexpected, a little messy catch you off guard but beautiful and pure: life. He is finally awoken from a life that fit him but wasn’t for him. He finds family, acceptance, purpose and LOVE. He can finally see in “color.” In my opinion, not only did HE save this island and those on it, but as importantly, they saved HIM.
If you want to read a story that is heartwarmingly beautiful, that writes about life and how to change your perspective to view it, to heal some of your inner hurts…please read this. Thank you T.J. Klune for writing such a beautiful and inspiring read.