Under the Whispering Door
Under the Whispering Door is an uplifting story that book deals with fear, acceptance, and death while telling a captivating story full of whimsy, enchantment, and some excellent laugh out loud moments.
Synopsis: When a reaper comes to collect Wallace Price from his own funeral, Wallace suspects he really might be dead.
Instead of leading him directly to the afterlife, the reaper takes him to a small village. On the outskirts, off the path through the woods, tucked between mountains, is a particular tea shop, run by a man named Hugo. Hugo is the tea shop's owner to locals and the ferryman to souls who need to cross over.
But Wallace isn't ready to abandon the life he barely lived. With Hugo's help he finally starts to learn about all the things he missed in life.
When the Manager, a curious and powerful being, arrives at the tea shop and gives Wallace one week to cross over, Wallace sets about living a lifetime in seven days.
What appealed to you the most in this story?
ALL OF IT!! The story, the plot, and the characters meant so much to me. I found myself laughing at all their unique quirkiness, crying tears of joy, and feeling the need to hug them and their tender hearts. Each character is endearing, and will move you and cement themselves in your heart before you turn the last page of the story. All through the book I wanted to go live in this magical and colorful tea shop (as an avid coffee drinker that should mean a lot).
I also love how Klune can write in a way the creates compassion within the reader.
This story deals with death…Was it a heavy and depressing story?
“Everyone loses their way at some point, and it’s not just because of their mistakes or the decisions they make. It’s because they’re horribly, wonderfully human.”
Klune wrote an insightful and deep, without being heavy, story full of love, whit and charm that made me laugh and smile over and over, and - for someone who doesn’t cry easily - made me ugly cry.
I also have so many tabbed pages that mark quotes that I found beyond valuable.
How was the pace?
Fast! As soon as I sat down with this book I knew I wasn’t going to want to put it down, and was moved by it in ways I didn’t expect.
Do you recommend this book?
YES!! I cannot express how much this is a must read book. It has a lot to offer and teach for all those who read it no matter their age, young or old. Do yourself a favor and go pick up Under the Whispering Door now! This is a story that will melt your heart and warm your soul.
Thank you Tor Books for the gifted copy of this book.
