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

adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

Just alright. I was confused with the plot but if you take it as a fairytale not meant to make sense it’s more enjoyable. The characters are sweet but not loveable. They learn in either know it all or whiny territory and I don’t feel as though they were really bonding ever. My favorite characters were the cats mentioned. It’s a lovely concept and I like it in theory, so if I think of it as a dream instead of a story it’s nice.
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