A review by annemariemulksibb
Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune

emotional 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

4.0

Klune begins the novel with a succinct display of how absolutely despicable Wallace, one of the main characters, is. I felt that the move from Wallace being a completely terrible person to a lovable dead person happened awfully quickly. At the same time, reading about dead Wallace was far more enjoyable, so I think I appreciated the quick transition even if it didn't feel realistic.

Like House on the Cerulean Sea and In the Lives of Puppets, found family is a prominent theme in this novel, and I love it for that, and it brings me joy. At the same time, grief is undoubtedly a powerful theme in Whispering. It is affecting, and there were parts of this book that were just so sad. My heart hurt reading it, even with all the warmth and joy woven throughout. 
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