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

reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I'm torn on this one, I wish Goodreads allowed half stars - 3.5/5 rounded up. The first half was so boring that I almost didn't finish the book, and was penning a review in my head basically stating it is a great book to lull you asleep. However, around the halfway point, it speeds up and become "unputdownable". The story made me *sad* and a little depressed, but it was a good story. Avoid if you don't like reading about children going through completely unfair things that are not their fault. Others will read it differently. Haunting.
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