A review by fjerda
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book is just as tenderly written as the rest of Gaimans collection, showing his amazing aptitude for illustrating the horrors of real and imaginary worlds through the eyes of a child. The authenticity of the story despite the chaos of magic is amazing.