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A review by alexiasp
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
I didn't know what to expect, maybe a little horror fantasy story written for kids. It was nothing like that.
It perfectly encapsulated the feeling of being a child and being afraid - of the world, of people -of not feeling safe in your own home, and, of course, with a little fantasy twist. And it is so original.
Things will not make sense, then seen like they make sense, then dont make sense again. Exactly how a child feels in an abusive environment.
This book spoke to me, and still haunts me a little in the background.
I'm not ok right now. I need to pick up a funny popcorn book ASAP
It perfectly encapsulated the feeling of being a child and being afraid - of the world, of people -of not feeling safe in your own home, and, of course, with a little fantasy twist. And it is so original.
Things will not make sense, then seen like they make sense, then dont make sense again. Exactly how a child feels in an abusive environment.
This book spoke to me, and still haunts me a little in the background.
I'm not ok right now. I need to pick up a funny popcorn book ASAP