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Under the Whispering Door

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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T. J. Klune

Under the Whispering Door

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune is a bittersweet story about life, death, and faith that follows Wallace Price, a recently deceased attorney, as he transitions between life and death. With the help of a Reaper named Mei and a Ferryman named Hugo, Wallace navigates the world of the afterlife, exploring themes of found family, self-discovery, and grief while ultimately learning the importance of connection and empathy.

Heartwarming

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Emotional

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.3

270,606 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

T. J. Klune's Under the Whispering Door has received praise for its heartfelt portrayal of grief and life after death, coupled with a whimsical world. Critics commend its emotional depth and relatable characters. However, some note that the pacing can be slow and the plot somewhat predictable. Overall, it's seen as a moving, uplifting story with a few pacing flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Under the Whispering Door?

Readers who would enjoy Under the Whispering Door by T. J. Klune are often fans of heartwarming, whimsical fantasy with deep emotional undertones. Comparable to The House in the Cerulean Sea by Klune or The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, this book appeals to those who appreciate themes of life, death, and redemption with a touch of magical realism.

4.3

270,606 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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