The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

Neil Gaiman

fiction fantasy horror magical realism adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

181 pages | first published 2013

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A brilliantly imaginative and poignant fairy tale from the modern master of wonder and terror, The Ocean at the End of the Lane is Neil Gaiman's first new novel for adults since his #1 New York Times bestseller Anansi Boys.This bewitching and harr...
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Moods

mysterious 77%
adventurous 66%
dark 65%
emotional 37%
reflective 36%
tense 25%
sad 19%
hopeful 13%
challenging 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 4%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 34%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 27% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

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4.04

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