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

mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

It's a beautiful world, and beautiful people in this book. I wanted to be there longer. I think a bit of me wishes this was a different story in that world, a happier one. It's a short and pensive book, and it's mostly about things that are much too big and old and complicated for the snapshot of a human life. It's frustrating to only have a keyhole glimpse into the possibilities the story suggests. But it was still a lovely little peek.
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