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

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

3.5

I've read The Ocean at the End of the Lane before, but it's been so long and I remembered almost nothing. This book was creepy and puzzling and mind boggling. Overall I enjoyed it but I'm also not quite sure what to do with the ending. I do think Gaiman really expresses the reality of being a little kid and bringing a little kid's fears to life and the mistakes of parenting and how those affect a kid. 3.5 stars