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

dark mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I feel like I need to stew on this one for a while to fully appreciate it. I love Gaiman's writing style and this one has been on my tbr for literal years, but I'm not sure if I read this one at the right time for me. Only being my second Gaiman book, The Ocean at the End of the Lane is quite different from what I've read from him previously, both in genre and content. I admire the versatility that Gainman can deliver.

That being said, this book has a lot to grapple with, and I'm not sure my tired brain can currently take it all. Don't get me wrong, this book was good, but I don't think I'm currently in the right mindset or mood to do a profound mental deep dive into it.

I'm glad to have finally read this one, nevertheless.
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