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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
I wanted to give 4 stars to this book but I decided to give 3.5 stars. Hey, I am still highly recommendation this book to everyone who haven't read it.
Look at this cover book, I really like it.... A LOT!!!!! It's perfect to match to the title and short describe about young man when he was little boy, his friend Lettie put him in herpond ocean! I can make those short describe into an imagine about him went under water.
During, I write note about young man, I just realize that author Neil didn't tell us what young man's name. If you knew his name or the book did said his name then I must have missed it. I was trying to remember if this book did said his name. Oh yeah, same thing about his sister...I didn't know what her name was... I only knew names were Lettie, Hempstock (Lettie's mother and Grandmother), and Ursula Monkten.
Ok. Let me tell you what I think of this book.
Here I am!
At begin, you know Prologue, I was little confuse about young man was at the funeral and visit to his old house. I was like what? I was assume it does bore me...but I continue to read because, never know that there will be interesting about something...and I was hoping that there will talking about young man's childhood or old house to what's happened to them.
BAM!!
I was right about it...that they did talked about young man's childhood when he was little boy who lived in old house where he was moved intonew old house.
It was getting interesting because of Lettie and her grandmother and mother. I thought that they were witched. But I was wrong because.... it was hard to explain... They are like.... MAGICAL! Like Lettie put little boy in the ocean..underwater! It was like magical...it was so WICKED!!! Now I thought that Ursula Monklen was witched and scary monster!!!! And wow, everything were creation, monster, and MAGICAL!!!
I was hoping that young man that has come back to his old house and visit Lettie's house to see Lettie....unfortunate that Lettie is still in herpond ocean! :(
I am thinking that could be nice that pond can be ocean...I mean, I can go to pond and jump into the pond to be ocean to see all fishes, coral, and everything in ocean but NO SHARK! hah Hey, I am weird! :) I guess that's all!
Look at this cover book, I really like it.... A LOT!!!!! It's perfect to match to the title and short describe about young man when he was little boy, his friend Lettie put him in her
During, I write note about young man, I just realize that author Neil didn't tell us what young man's name. If you knew his name or the book did said his name then I must have missed it. I was trying to remember if this book did said his name. Oh yeah, same thing about his sister...I didn't know what her name was... I only knew names were Lettie, Hempstock (Lettie's mother and Grandmother), and Ursula Monkten.
Ok. Let me tell you what I think of this book.
Here I am!
At begin, you know Prologue, I was little confuse about young man was at the funeral and visit to his old house. I was like what? I was assume it does bore me...but I continue to read because, never know that there will be interesting about something...and I was hoping that there will talking about young man's childhood or old house to what's happened to them.
BAM!!
I was right about it...that they did talked about young man's childhood when he was little boy who lived in old house where he was moved into
It was getting interesting because of Lettie and her grandmother and mother. I thought that they were witched. But I was wrong because.... it was hard to explain... They are like.... MAGICAL! Like Lettie put little boy in the ocean..underwater! It was like magical...it was so WICKED!!! Now I thought that Ursula Monklen was witched and scary monster!!!! And wow, everything were creation, monster, and MAGICAL!!!
I was hoping that young man that has come back to his old house and visit Lettie's house to see Lettie....unfortunate that Lettie is still in her
I am thinking that could be nice that pond can be ocean...I mean, I can go to pond and jump into the pond to be ocean to see all fishes, coral, and everything in ocean but NO SHARK! hah Hey, I am weird! :) I guess that's all!
3,5⭐
J'adore les univers et l'imagination de Neil Gaiman, il invente toujours les choses les plus incroyables !!!!!
L'histoire en elle même ne m'a pas particulièrement emballé, je pense que je n'ai pas assez ressenti ce côté "enfance" parce que j'ai été terrifié par ce livre
J'adore les univers et l'imagination de Neil Gaiman, il invente toujours les choses les plus incroyables !!!!!
L'histoire en elle même ne m'a pas particulièrement emballé, je pense que je n'ai pas assez ressenti ce côté "enfance" parce que j'ai été terrifié par ce livre
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
An captivating world of magical realism that leaves you wanting more. The story is told through the eyes of a young boy, whose name is unknown to the reader. This dark and often terrifying magical world pulls you in with its mystery and wonderment. Though this world is dangerous, it is a welcome reprieve from the harsh pain of the real-world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Suicide, Violence, Stalking, Murder
Minor: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's an interesting approach to memory and childhood trauma, but at times seems to wander a bit and would benefit from some signposts to help the reader along.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Looking at the plot objectively, I don't really understand the meaning of the fantasy elements. Then again, I just finished the book today and might need some time to ruminate in it a little. However, I absolutely loved the writing style the author had. I loved how each description of the scenery, the food, the people, etc. reminded me of a childhood memory just as it did to the protagonist. I liked being put in the perspective of a kid and trying to think hypothetically of what I could've done if put in the same situation, especially with all that was going on. I'm still trying to figure out the metaphorical significance of the three women as well as the kid returning as an adult, but I really liked it. Definitely the weirdest book I've ever read.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Gaiman's writing or any fantasy fan who's looking for a quick read.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane is a child's fairytale written for adults. The combination of fantasy and horror elements balance very well, and there are some genuinely terrifying moments in this book. The point of view is very solid as well, with a main character that feels very real in spite of being unnamed. This is one of the few books where I'm okay with not having all of the answers at the end.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane is a child's fairytale written for adults. The combination of fantasy and horror elements balance very well, and there are some genuinely terrifying moments in this book. The point of view is very solid as well, with a main character that feels very real in spite of being unnamed. This is one of the few books where I'm okay with not having all of the answers at the end.
A middle-aged man returns to his childhood home to attend a funeral. The house is long gone but he finds himself drawn to the old farmhouse at the end of the road where his childhood friend lived. Lettie Hempstock wasn't an ordinary little girl and her mother and grandmother weren't ordinary women. He hasn't thought of Lettie in many, many years but as he sits by the pond, the pond Lettie claimed was an ocean, he's taken back to the past. A past so strange it's hard to believe.
I don't honestly know what to say. It took me a while to get into but even so it's still a great book from start to finish. It's creative and magical and weird and real.
I don't honestly know what to say. It took me a while to get into but even so it's still a great book from start to finish. It's creative and magical and weird and real.
I liked this book. I am giving it 3 stars because to me it was Coraline for boys. And it seemed in many ways that it was written in mind to be an animated film. I enjoyed the story but the characters just did seem rather 2 dimensional. I loved the imagery and the writing, it just did not wow me. Still a good fast and interesting read and one that captured my imagination.