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

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

This book absolutely broke me.

Powerfully thought-provoking, and hauntingly dark, The Ocean at the End of the Lane explores childhood memories, including both the lightest and darkest moments.  

Gaiman is a master at world-building, and his work honestly stands alone. It's hard to compare it to anything else but his own. His writing style pulls you into the deep end, and I know this book is going to stick with me for a very long time.