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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Great depiction of childhood. Gaiman always crushes the forgotten fear of childhood
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book... I don't even know what it is.
This is my first encounter with an unreliable narrator and oh my lord, it's so annoying yet so fascinating. I did not just read 170 pages just for you to say what I read is wrong lmao.
Anyway. I like this book a lot. The themes in this book can be quite triggering so I recommend you check the tw list out first. I thought this would be a cute reminiscence of the man's childhood( come to think of it, I don't think I read his name) but oh my lord, it jumped off the lane so unexpectedly. The depiction of child abuse felt so real, especially from the perspective of the boy. And the scary stuff eugh *shivers* It hit the exact jackpot of the things I don't like. Also, I really like Neil Gaiman's writing style. Overall, fantastic book, 5 out of 5.
This is my first encounter with an unreliable narrator and oh my lord, it's so annoying yet so fascinating. I did not just read 170 pages just for you to say what I read is wrong lmao.
Anyway. I like this book a lot. The themes in this book can be quite triggering so I recommend you check the tw list out first. I thought this would be a cute reminiscence of the man's childhood( come to think of it, I don't think I read his name) but oh my lord, it jumped off the lane so unexpectedly. The depiction of child abuse felt so real, especially from the perspective of the boy. And the scary stuff eugh *shivers* It hit the exact jackpot of the things I don't like. Also, I really like Neil Gaiman's writing style. Overall, fantastic book, 5 out of 5.
I'm just gonna say that I love Letty so much, también me gustó mucho el protagonista, pero dejaré a Letty brillar *-*
La imaginación de este hombre es increíble, en serio. Es una lectura segura cuando eso jo alguno de sus libros en busca de algo fantasioso y tierno. Al menos hasta ahora esa ha sido mi experiencia con sus obras.
Esta historia no fue nada de lo que esperaba, no sabía muy bien en qué me estaba metiendo cuando lo elegí, el título y el autor me gustaron, así que solo empecé a leer.
Debo admitir que mi bloqueo lector me impidió empezarlo muy rápido, pero una vez agarrado el ritmo (casi al 14-16%) todo fue bastante más fácil. De hecho, podría decir que lo acabe en dos días c:
De verdad se me hace muy tierna y bonita esta historia, que nunca acabe de entender completamente, pero creo que ese es el punto. Al menos en este caso, el no entender se siente bien.
Creo que además, fue una buena elección (aunque inconsciente) para el momento en el que estoy. En estas circunstancias.
No creo que olvide a la granja Hempstock, a la anciana señora Hempstock, a la señora Hempstock, a Letty, a las pulgas, las alimañas (los pájaros hambrientos), a Ursula Monkton, al padre del narrador, a la madre del narrador al narrador, al minero, a Monster.
"Abrí los ojos para ver lo que había fuera de mí, para ver si se parecía a lo que había dentro".
La imaginación de este hombre es increíble, en serio. Es una lectura segura cuando eso jo alguno de sus libros en busca de algo fantasioso y tierno. Al menos hasta ahora esa ha sido mi experiencia con sus obras.
Esta historia no fue nada de lo que esperaba, no sabía muy bien en qué me estaba metiendo cuando lo elegí, el título y el autor me gustaron, así que solo empecé a leer.
Debo admitir que mi bloqueo lector me impidió empezarlo muy rápido, pero una vez agarrado el ritmo (casi al 14-16%) todo fue bastante más fácil. De hecho, podría decir que lo acabe en dos días c:
De verdad se me hace muy tierna y bonita esta historia, que nunca acabe de entender completamente, pero creo que ese es el punto. Al menos en este caso, el no entender se siente bien.
Creo que además, fue una buena elección (aunque inconsciente) para el momento en el que estoy. En estas circunstancias.
No creo que olvide a la granja Hempstock, a la anciana señora Hempstock, a la señora Hempstock, a Letty, a las pulgas, las alimañas (los pájaros hambrientos), a Ursula Monkton, al padre del narrador, a la madre del narrador al narrador, al minero, a Monster.
"Abrí los ojos para ver lo que había fuera de mí, para ver si se parecía a lo que había dentro".
After nearly 4 months from starting this damn book, I have finally finished The Ocean at the End of the Lane. And it was glorious.
I cannot begin to express the level of respect and love I have for Neil Gaiman. He is one of my all time favorite authors. His writing style is so distinct, that it is clearly recognizable after you've read just one of his books. It's as if he weaves through your imagination and gives it a voice. He creates images through the story's narratives, and as a reader, I am able to not only picture what is presented to me, but I am also able to feel what he wants me to feel. The Ocean at the End of the Lane had me feeling like I was reading something between a dream, a distant memory, and a childhood nightmare.
And oh jeez where some parts of the story scary. It felt like those nightmares where you're running from something, but you can never get away because running in dreams is aggravatingly impossible, and you know that "thing" is just behind you. Those scary parts had my heart pounding, and holding my breathe as I turn the page with my eyes wide opened. Of course, there were some really amazing moments throughout the book too. Cannot have the horror without the wonder, right? The beautiful moments were simply that; beautiful. Somehow those moments were able to combine both the sensation of childhood, and the ambiance of an adult memory. As a reader, you can never forget that most of the book is spoken though flashback, but it doesn't take away the voice of the child.
The ending had my heart aching for reasons completely unknown to me. Thinking about it now, I guess it was because it was bittersweet. It made me sad, but not depress. I marveled at the infinite capacity of this world that was created, and yet I know that I can only glimpse this world within the 178 pages of this book. Beautiful book, written superbly by the wonderful Neil Gaiman. 5 Stars.
(I know this is a totally weird thought, but I think Miyazaki would do a great job making an animated film of this book....just a thought though...)
I cannot begin to express the level of respect and love I have for Neil Gaiman. He is one of my all time favorite authors. His writing style is so distinct, that it is clearly recognizable after you've read just one of his books. It's as if he weaves through your imagination and gives it a voice. He creates images through the story's narratives, and as a reader, I am able to not only picture what is presented to me, but I am also able to feel what he wants me to feel. The Ocean at the End of the Lane had me feeling like I was reading something between a dream, a distant memory, and a childhood nightmare.
And oh jeez where some parts of the story scary. It felt like those nightmares where you're running from something, but you can never get away because running in dreams is aggravatingly impossible, and you know that "thing" is just behind you. Those scary parts had my heart pounding, and holding my breathe as I turn the page with my eyes wide opened. Of course, there were some really amazing moments throughout the book too. Cannot have the horror without the wonder, right? The beautiful moments were simply that; beautiful. Somehow those moments were able to combine both the sensation of childhood, and the ambiance of an adult memory. As a reader, you can never forget that most of the book is spoken though flashback, but it doesn't take away the voice of the child.
The ending had my heart aching for reasons completely unknown to me. Thinking about it now, I guess it was because it was bittersweet. It made me sad, but not depress. I marveled at the infinite capacity of this world that was created, and yet I know that I can only glimpse this world within the 178 pages of this book. Beautiful book, written superbly by the wonderful Neil Gaiman. 5 Stars.
(I know this is a totally weird thought, but I think Miyazaki would do a great job making an animated film of this book....just a thought though...)
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Even though I understood it, I couldn't really grasp it. Maybe that was the point? I'm not sure.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Suicide, Violence, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Sexual content
Minor: Blood
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I had expectations going into this books....and they were met and blown out of the water two chapters in.
I had a lot of thoughts on this book, but I'll simply say this: if you liked Stargirl by jerry Spinelli, you'll like this book. I feel like a lot of the motifs were the same.
I had a lot of thoughts on this book, but I'll simply say this: if you liked Stargirl by jerry Spinelli, you'll like this book. I feel like a lot of the motifs were the same.
I somehow forgot how much I loved Neil Gaiman and so this audiobook was an incredible reminder. Full of whimsy, and yet dark and twisted just enough.