A review by sfbookgirl
Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Under the Whispering Door is a love letter to those that we have lost. Categorized as speculative fiction, TJ Klune wrote a character-driven story about what happens to us after we die. Turns out, it involves making friends in a tea shop. The novel is centered around Wallace, an uptight lawyer who finds himself dead after suffering from a heart attack. But wait, Wallace has so many meetings to manage, so many forms to sign…he can’t die yet. With no choice in the matter, Wallace learns to accept his fate while meeting a few new friends along the way. 
 
Despite how little the story progresses, I found Under the Whispering Door to be an engaging read that asks readers to think about life, death, and the unknown. I wasn’t the biggest fan of how easily the ending wrapped up, but I really enjoyed the thought-provoking, yet wholesome story. TJ Klune is a prolific writer and I can’t wait for what he writes next!
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