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A review by bookishraccoon
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The Ocean at the End of the Lane was actually recommended to me, & while it may not be what I usually grab for- I was still pleasantly surprised!
This was a short fantasy horror novel with notes of psychological trauma, all narrated from a man’s inner child. It was an interesting read, where you’re traveling through the narrator’s memories- as he rediscovers himself & his underlining traumas that he’s forgotten. Gaiman’s book gives you a glimpse into the mind of a child, full of imagination & hope- whilst taking on personal demons, & confronting loss.
There’s a lot not stated in the book, but can be inferred. I like how it left things open to interpretation. Interesting combination of whimsy & psychological horror! Definitely a unique read, and what a ride! I wasn’t expecting to be in my feels at the end of the book. I never read much from this author, but I may have to check out more of his work after reading this one!
This was a short fantasy horror novel with notes of psychological trauma, all narrated from a man’s inner child. It was an interesting read, where you’re traveling through the narrator’s memories- as he rediscovers himself & his underlining traumas that he’s forgotten. Gaiman’s book gives you a glimpse into the mind of a child, full of imagination & hope- whilst taking on personal demons, & confronting loss.
There’s a lot not stated in the book, but can be inferred. I like how it left things open to interpretation. Interesting combination of whimsy & psychological horror! Definitely a unique read, and what a ride! I wasn’t expecting to be in my feels at the end of the book. I never read much from this author, but I may have to check out more of his work after reading this one!