Under the Whispering Door

1. General Impressions

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

• Did you expect Wallace to cross over? Were you surprised when he became a reaper instead? What led you to your conclusions?
• What did you think about Klune’s concept of the afterlife? How does it compare or contrast with other fictional depictions of the afterlife?
• Klune draws from several different genres for her novel. What genre do you think Under the Whispering Door best fits into?

2. Personal Reflection and Connection 

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

• Have you ever felt conflicting emotions while grieving someone or something? Did you find Wallace’s experience with the various stages of grief realistic or relatable?
• What did you think of the Manager? Did you expect him to look or act like he did?
• Were you surprised to learn that the Husks still had humanity? What did you think of the plan the characters formed for helping all Husks cross over?
• Do you think all of the characters in the novel got what they deserved? Were you hoping for a different ending?
• What emotions did you feel while reading this novel? Were there any parts that made you more emotional than others?

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