Reviews

The Ocean at the End of the Lane, by Neil Gaiman

artfuldanni's review against another edition

5.0

I couldn't put it down. I haven't been so absorbed in a story, or stayed up so late past my bedtime reading since I first read "The Night Circus". The mythology, the ache of being young and lonely, of not being in control of your life, the terror of betrayal, the balm of loyalty and friendship...it wrapped me up and pulled me in.

A fairy tale that made me smile and caused salty ocean waters to escape my eyes. I can't stop thinking about it this morning, and may not for a very long time.

jaiemeraki's review

adventurous mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

mcquirkyreads's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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? No

5.0

leov's review against another edition

5.0

Absolute masterpiece. Reading a book by Neil Gaiman is like driving down a long road, in the middle of the night, with no lights on.

Raw, mind boggling and wholesome.

andikaraditya's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

alex_emilia_smith's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

cheerful_bursts's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

4.0

lerencio's review against another edition

dark funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

rananajjar's review against another edition

3.0

I always wanted to read one of Neil Gaiman's books because I once watched Caroline and it creeped the hell out of me. maybe because I was younger and I got scared easily. and at last, my first Neil Gaiman read.

I admit that this is the creepiest book I have ever read and I actually enjoyed it

Spoiler

(except the worm part, I detest worms)

It is a page turner, I kept wanting to know what will happen. The writing style is very unique. and don't we forget the beautiful blue cover and how it is connected to the story. I have a soft spot in my heart for gorgeous blue covers.

edit: okay, people who read this book, please watch this video of Neil Gaiman answering intresting questions of the book : the video

georgiee_'s review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing sad

4.0