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A review by kylieqrada
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
adventurous
dark
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? It's complicated
3.5
3.5 ⭐s. This was good! My first from Neil Gaiman, and while I like his writing well enough, this didn't blow me away. The premise was solid, very folktale-esque, and I loved the twist at the end. Will definitely be picking up more from this author.
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Suicide, Violence, Blood, and Gaslighting