Reviews

The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

yadhi_19's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense

3.5

marissa_belle's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

ephemeriis's review against another edition

4.0

Entirely too short.

Gaiman tells an amazing story of childhood wonder and magic, but it's over far too soon.

poeirastellar's review against another edition

5.0

I read this book 5 years ago and I still think about it.

ms_moon1ight's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

aidan_walker's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted 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? Yes

3.75

Cute children’s story. I liked it more than I thought I would 

rayanriri's review against another edition

adventurous dark sad medium-paced

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

2.0

sophiainbar's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

The book mainly takes place in the eyes of a seven year old and the writing is done in such a wonderful way to capture that. Yet another Neil Gaiman book I have torn through and deeply enjoyed. 

gtjarvis's review against another edition

3.0

The Ocean at the End of the Lane sums up the memories of childhood, the memories of innocence, ignorance, adventure, terror, loneliness, loss and friendship. Gaiman beautifully captures the experiences and reflections of childhood allowing the reader relive the life of a seven year old. Being a shorter novel this book is perfect for that rainy day beginning when the rain begins and closing as the sun comes out. I highly recommend.

holliewong's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

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

3.0