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The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

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tashaseegmiller's review

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5.0

Just incredible. Gaiman is amazing and I loved this book. Just amazing.

ksomers's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

I loved this book, I actually might reread it. Plot heavy, maybe dragged in some places but the writing was so enjoyable to read I didn’t really mind!

My biggest let down of the book is that the characters are sort of one dimensional outside of our main character who we are getting all of their inner monologue throughout the book. But this book is just really meant to focus in his journey and I can understand why the other characters weren’t focused on in that way.

It is 8am and I finished this at midnight so I am obviously still processing!! But it was a great read overall.

chloerigali's review

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1.0

Excellent writing, but this was not for me...

benmeyer50's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

olliebug_03's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

booksbydann's review against another edition

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4.0

3.75⭐
"And people change as much as oceans."
Estoy enamorada de la pluma de Neil Gaiman. Quería leer este libro hace mil años pero a su vez no tenia mucha idea de qué esperar.

Con un estilo retorcido y mágico Neil nos introduce en una historia nostálgica, con toques de fantasía y súper atrapante.

Creo que mis partes favoritas del libro fueron el prólogo y el epílogo, los cuales me conmovieron hasta las lágrimas. Neil tiene una forma muy mágica de hacer que un libro para niños tenga un gran impacto en sus lectores adultos.