Reviews

The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

lindsaynicole27's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.25

I didn't always enjoy being in the 7yo main characters mind. But I loved the writing and story. I love how things came together at the end. 

wombatwolf's review

5.0

Okay, so I've tried three times to read a Neil Gaiman book and abandoned it each time because the writing seemed too juvenile. Then I read Norse Mythology, and was delighted. Then I read this, and was DELIGHTED. Time to try again??

imkebongers's review against another edition

4.0

To write a story where you can feel the terror, the hopelessness just as much as our main character does... Neil really knows how to captivate with words.

ennaaa's review against another edition

5.0

I enjoyed reading every single page of this book- I loved word for word and it is hands down one of the best books I’ve ever read in my entire life.
I love this book wholeheartedly.
thank you Neil Gaiman for writing this:)

asurasantosha's review against another edition

adventurous dark inspiring mysterious reflective 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? No

4.0

lvdletters's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

jashvina's review

emotional mysterious relaxing medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death and Child abuse

Minor: Infidelity

cheerbrarian's review

5.0

I'm a big Gaiman fan and had pretty high expectations of this book because I had heard compelling things from great sources. I am pleased to say it exceeded my expectations.

I don't want to say much because I want everyone to go into it knowing little to have the best possible experience. It's powerful, magical, and you should really just drop whatever you are doing and read it right this minute.

zerlina's review

emotional funny inspiring sad

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I loved the imagery depicted in the story. Found the storytelling emotional, nostalgic. 

laylalozada's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0