The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

Neil Gaiman

255 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

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This is what he remembers, as he sits by the ocean at the end of the lane:A dead man on the back seat of the car, and warm milk at the farmhouse.An ancient little girl, and an old woman who saw the moon being made.A beautiful housekeeper with a mo...

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Moods

mysterious 76%
adventurous 68%
dark 62%
emotional 41%
reflective 37%
tense 27%
sad 22%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 9%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 5%
funny 4%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 36%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 27% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.05

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