Thom reviewed The Ocean at the End of the Lane: A Novel by Neil Gaiman
A middle-aged man returns to his childhood home to attend a funeral. Although the house …
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5 stars
A man drives aimlessly away from a funeral, lost in his own thoughts, and rediscovers one amazing fortnight from his childhood. Neil Gaiman builds a wonderful world of myth and legend and all for one story, quickly read but probably never forgotten.
Though the protagonist is 7 and the strongest female character 11, this book is squarely aimed at adults, especially those who may feel they've lost their way. I would recommend this book to just about everyone I know. As a special treat, the audio book version is read by the author. I look forward to tackling American Gods soon.