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# Under the Whispering Door

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desertcart.com: Under the Whispering Door: 9781250217394: Klune, Tj: Books

Review: One of the most heartwarming books I’ve read this year - Wallace Price, a rather mean, self-centered man, encounters Mei, a Reaper, at his own funeral, who’s there to bring him to Charon’s Crossing—the tea house way station for the dead, run by Hugo, a ferryman, who lives with his dog, Apollo, and grandfather, Nelson. A lively bunch on a typical day, but to Wallace, a totally bizarre collection of beings who can’t seem to give him the only thing he desperately needs—to be alive again. What Wallace doesn’t understand is there’s no going back. Once you’re dead, you’re dead, and your only choice is to move forward. What ensues is nothing short of magical. The house at Charon’s Crossing is an impossible feat of architecture with a cozy atmosphere and delicious tea and scones. Mei is a fierce, no-nonsense woman, Apollo loves to lick and have his stomach scratched, Nelson gets a kick out of practical jokes, and Hugo . . . well, Hugo is just about the most warm-hearted perfectly imperfect person ever that could be in charge of lost souls. Together, these eclectic characters help Wallace find himself in so many unexpected ways. Death is a difficult subject at best, even in a fantasy, and Klune handles it with both curiosity and great humor, as well as deep questions and introspection. There were times I laughed at Wallace and times I wanted to hug him, times when I thought he was ridiculous, and times when I understood his fear of leaving the world behind. And for most of the last third of the book I cried, because facing the unknown is terrifying and he is so brave and so full of love for the people who have become his friends. Under the Whispering Door is like an all-day pass to Disneyland, full of thrills and chills, death-defying drops and soaring adventures—the greatest ride of your life (pun intended). And through every moment, the biggest, most wonderful love you can imagine. TJ Klune has done it again. Get your ticket now, because you definitely don’t want to miss out.
Review: Book & Product Review - Product review: book arrived on time and in good condition Book review: It was definitely a cute little story, it tried to get deep, but I guess how deep it feels really depends on how you personally view or question death. I appreciated the playful take on the afterlife and thought the concept had charm. That said, it didn't quite grab me the way The House in the Cerulean Sea did. While the characters had that signature TJ Klune depth and quirky warmth, I didn't feel as emotionally invested this time around. The pacing felt a little slower, and at times the story meandered more than it moved. It's a solid 3 stars with added star for product quality in general for me, a thoughtful, gentle read with heart.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,575 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in LGBTQ+ Fantasy Fiction #34 in LGBTQ+ Fantasy (Books) #373 in Romantic Fantasy (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (19,823) |
| Dimensions  | 5.3 x 1.2 x 8.1 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 1250217393 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1250217394 |
| Item Weight  | 11.2 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 384 pages |
| Publication date  | January 31, 2023 |
| Publisher  | Tor Trade |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the most heartwarming books I’ve read this year
*by N***R on March 19, 2024*

Wallace Price, a rather mean, self-centered man, encounters Mei, a Reaper, at his own funeral, who’s there to bring him to Charon’s Crossing—the tea house way station for the dead, run by Hugo, a ferryman, who lives with his dog, Apollo, and grandfather, Nelson. A lively bunch on a typical day, but to Wallace, a totally bizarre collection of beings who can’t seem to give him the only thing he desperately needs—to be alive again. What Wallace doesn’t understand is there’s no going back. Once you’re dead, you’re dead, and your only choice is to move forward. What ensues is nothing short of magical. The house at Charon’s Crossing is an impossible feat of architecture with a cozy atmosphere and delicious tea and scones. Mei is a fierce, no-nonsense woman, Apollo loves to lick and have his stomach scratched, Nelson gets a kick out of practical jokes, and Hugo . . . well, Hugo is just about the most warm-hearted perfectly imperfect person ever that could be in charge of lost souls. Together, these eclectic characters help Wallace find himself in so many unexpected ways. Death is a difficult subject at best, even in a fantasy, and Klune handles it with both curiosity and great humor, as well as deep questions and introspection. There were times I laughed at Wallace and times I wanted to hug him, times when I thought he was ridiculous, and times when I understood his fear of leaving the world behind. And for most of the last third of the book I cried, because facing the unknown is terrifying and he is so brave and so full of love for the people who have become his friends. Under the Whispering Door is like an all-day pass to Disneyland, full of thrills and chills, death-defying drops and soaring adventures—the greatest ride of your life (pun intended). And through every moment, the biggest, most wonderful love you can imagine. TJ Klune has done it again. Get your ticket now, because you definitely don’t want to miss out.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book & Product Review
*by L***R on November 30, 2025*

Product review: book arrived on time and in good condition Book review: It was definitely a cute little story, it tried to get deep, but I guess how deep it feels really depends on how you personally view or question death. I appreciated the playful take on the afterlife and thought the concept had charm. That said, it didn't quite grab me the way The House in the Cerulean Sea did. While the characters had that signature TJ Klune depth and quirky warmth, I didn't feel as emotionally invested this time around. The pacing felt a little slower, and at times the story meandered more than it moved. It's a solid 3 stars with added star for product quality in general for me, a thoughtful, gentle read with heart.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ this book is wonderful
*by M***N on November 14, 2024*

I read this book awhile ago and absolutely loved it. But I’m coming back to write a review because not only is this a truly lovely and unique story with fun and complex characters. I read this book, absolutely loved it, and then a few months later experienced a colossal personal loss. This story has helped immensely with how I view and process my own grief. When I read this book originally, I didn’t even really register how much it touched upon loss and grief, because it does so in a really gentle and beautiful way. How this author approaches love and loss is truly just beautiful, and done in a way that never takes away from the story, that never tries to make itself big or huge (bc grief is always big and huge and constant, it doesn’t need to do that on purpose). So even if you haven’t or you have experienced a loss, this book is a joyful, fun, adorable, funny, impactful, and beautiful story that I highly recommend!

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