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A review by dudsquad
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I only marked it down by half a point as I felt some descriptions went on in a droney manner which at times made me want to put the book down but I persevered and I’m glad I did.
I like how despite your questions not really getting answered at the end the book wraps itself up where it doesn’t matter what you do and do not know for you can never know everything. You are really put at ease in this way feeling satisfied with the journey the story took you on.
Neil human has a way of writing for adults so they feel like a child. I felt like a 7 year old reading by the light of my torch under my covers when I got immersed in this book. He has a phenomenal way of gripping you. This is only the second book of his I have read and I cannot wait to read more of his work.
I like how despite your questions not really getting answered at the end the book wraps itself up where it doesn’t matter what you do and do not know for you can never know everything. You are really put at ease in this way feeling satisfied with the journey the story took you on.
Neil human has a way of writing for adults so they feel like a child. I felt like a 7 year old reading by the light of my torch under my covers when I got immersed in this book. He has a phenomenal way of gripping you. This is only the second book of his I have read and I cannot wait to read more of his work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Death and Suicide