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A review by marypaz13
Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.5
”You’ve made my death worth it. Thank you for helping me live.” 💔❤️🩹💔
TJK is *officially* my comfort-read author 🥰🥰🥰.
TW: Death, Suicide, Grief, Afterlife, Depression, Anxiety
‼️Mild Spoilers (?) Below‼️
There’s just so much to say about this book!! I was sooooo excited when I found out TJ Klune had another book coming out and automatically put myself a reminder on the release date along with a reminder to place a hold on the audio @my local library— 16 weeks later… B&N had a 50%off hardcover sale after Christmas, so logically, i bought myself a copy!! And here I am!!
Like i mentioned earlier, TJ Klune is one of my fav. Authors & now my comfort read author. I knew going in that i was going to like this book. Especially because 2 of my coworkers had already told me how much they loved it (we share the same reading tastes). They kinda spoiled it for me when they said they cried (not that it matters because I’m a crybaby) — that’s all they said but I’m my mind I thought, “Oh no! It’s a tragic love story!” (Don’t get your hopes up, it’s not).
I was really intrigued about the concept of the afterlife in this novel. The idea of having a “lifeline” even after physical death was fascinating. I mean, just because your body dies doesn’t mean you spiritually do also. I thought tea shop being a sort of limbo/purgatory was super clever!! Mainly because of the idea of tasseography (or tea leave reading) and how that’s a form of divination. And Hugo, in a way, practiced that. Hugo’s aesthetic gave me Uncle Iroh vibes; big softy, idealist.
I loved when Hugo talked about their being hope in dying and moving on — I know he is a ferryman 🙄 but it’s still heartwarming ya’ know.
Not gonna lie, the idea of having a jerk finding how much of a dick he was in real life and then making a change therefore getting a second chance is soooooooooo cliché and yet I LOVED EVERY BIT OF IT 🤩.
Man! Now i want some tea 🍵🍵
Overall, i enjoyed it. 4.5 stars!!
P.S: If this becomes a movie:
• Nelson: Morgan Freeman — I mean they share the same last name!!! It’s destiny!!!
• Hugo: either Keiynan Lonsdale or Micheal Ealy
• Mei: please let it be Awkwafina 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
• The Manager: Ian Armitage (mainly because of Young Sheldon)
• Wallace: honestly I don’t know who I’d want to see play him….
TJK is *officially* my comfort-read author 🥰🥰🥰.
TW: Death, Suicide, Grief, Afterlife, Depression, Anxiety
‼️Mild Spoilers (?) Below‼️
There’s just so much to say about this book!! I was sooooo excited when I found out TJ Klune had another book coming out and automatically put myself a reminder on the release date along with a reminder to place a hold on the audio @my local library— 16 weeks later… B&N had a 50%off hardcover sale after Christmas, so logically, i bought myself a copy!! And here I am!!
Like i mentioned earlier, TJ Klune is one of my fav. Authors & now my comfort read author. I knew going in that i was going to like this book. Especially because 2 of my coworkers had already told me how much they loved it (we share the same reading tastes). They kinda spoiled it for me when they said they cried (not that it matters because I’m a crybaby) — that’s all they said but I’m my mind I thought, “Oh no! It’s a tragic love story!” (Don’t get your hopes up, it’s not).
I was really intrigued about the concept of the afterlife in this novel. The idea of having a “lifeline” even after physical death was fascinating. I mean, just because your body dies doesn’t mean you spiritually do also. I thought tea shop being a sort of limbo/purgatory was super clever!! Mainly because of the idea of tasseography (or tea leave reading) and how that’s a form of divination. And Hugo, in a way, practiced that. Hugo’s aesthetic gave me Uncle Iroh vibes; big softy, idealist.
I loved when Hugo talked about their being hope in dying and moving on — I know he is a ferryman 🙄 but it’s still heartwarming ya’ know.
Not gonna lie, the idea of having a jerk finding how much of a dick he was in real life and then making a change therefore getting a second chance is soooooooooo cliché and yet I LOVED EVERY BIT OF IT 🤩.
Man! Now i want some tea 🍵🍵
Overall, i enjoyed it. 4.5 stars!!
P.S: If this becomes a movie:
• Nelson: Morgan Freeman — I mean they share the same last name!!! It’s destiny!!!
• Hugo: either Keiynan Lonsdale or Micheal Ealy
• Mei: please let it be Awkwafina 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
• The Manager: Ian Armitage (mainly because of Young Sheldon)
• Wallace: honestly I don’t know who I’d want to see play him….
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide, Grief, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual content