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

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

“Grown-ups don't look like grown-ups on the inside either. Outside, they're big and thoughtless and they always know what they're doing. Inside, they look just like they always have. Like they did when they were your age. Truth is, there aren't any grown-ups. Not one, in the whole wide world.”

The Ocean at the End of the Lane, from the lovely Neil Gaiman, was a breath of fresh air. It has all the whimsy of childhood fantasy, with the melancholy of growing up and growing away from magic. 

If you’re an adult with a hole in your chest, the magic missing, this book is for you. 

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