The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

Neil Gaiman

248 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

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Description

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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Community Reviews Summary of 43,016 reviews

Moods

mysterious 77%
adventurous 67%
dark 64%
emotional 38%
reflective 36%
tense 25%
sad 19%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 8%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 4%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 35%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 27% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.04

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