The Ocean at the End of the Lane Book Reviews

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Let me in the ocean, it did.. A useful tool in finding somethings you may have lost.

Exceptional - Gaiman Does It Again. I ate it all of one piece. The devil is in the details. I enjoyed finishing it and then starting again right away ...

An Enchanting Novel. Neil Gaiman creates a world where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blend into one another. In this world light is found in the least expected of people and places, and the dark slinks unseen or disbelieved. A bewitchingly penetrating story which reveals fear begets bravery, and children see more than adults could fathom or comprehend. I couldn't put it down, and when I did I picked it up all over again.

F. Would have never read if not forced to.

Amazing. Worth the read. His works are always so amazing

Fantastic!. Gaiman sticks truly to his style of writing where focus is required and an appreciation for his simple yet effective writing style. Great read!

Must read. I love Neil's work he always grabs me in and I can't stop reading

The ocean at the end of the lane. Loved it. Good read!

Mindbending. This is an amazingly told story. Read it.

Only got 20 pages. Don't really know if this is a good novel or not. Only got 20 pages out of 192

Creepy and Awesome!. Neil Gaiman has a special talent – writing creepy and not in the same way blood or gore are creepy. Gaiman does not need to use curse words or violence. His true talent is recognizing the childlike fears we hold inside and creating a story that explores the depth of them. The Ocean at the End of the Lane is such a great example of this talent. The innocent fears of an everyday child come alive in this shorter story about an impossible journey. Impossible, yet completely brought to life through the eyes of a child. That being said, this is not specifically a children’s book. The Ocean at the End of the Lane is more about the fears adults like to believe they have grown out of. Told in a way that pulls you into the book and allows you to live their quietly while watching the memories play out. Thought provoking and interesting, The Ocean at the End of the Lane is a book I will not soon forget. If you are looking for a change of pace from the normal filler books, this is a great book to switch it up. The downside was the ending. I am not sure what happened and felt like the ending didn’t fit the rest of the story. It was a bland ending to a great story. Narration: Narrated by the creepy genius himself, Neil Gaiman was shockingly good. OK, so maybe that was kind of what I expected, so “shockingly” might be a bit of an exaggeration. I think a part of me wondered how different an author would interpret characters, and probably made a slight assumption that it would not be as good as I hoped it was going to be. That ended up not being the case. Gaiman glides through every part of the story and made feel childlike. I so wanted to close my eyes and wish myself young, cross-legged on the floor, with Neil Gaiman sitting on a stool reading this book to me. I rate The Ocean at the End of the Lane 4 out of 5 Bullets.

Hypnotically brilliant!. Neil Gaiman delivers once again. An absolute must read.

Amazing Fantasy by a Master of the Craft. The Ocean at the End of the Lane is a 2013 fantasy novel by British author Neil Gaiman. It tells the story of an unnamed man who has returned to his hometown for a funeral. He turns down a lane that ran by his childhood home, and at the end of the lane he falls into the events of forty years before. When he was a seven year old boy, there was a thing that slipped into the world. It used him as its gate, and began to influence the world in ways that were unnatural. Fortunately, he found the Hempstock Farm at the end of the lane. This farm was inhabited by three women, one very old, one middle aged, and one is a girl who appears to be eleven. These women will help him, but this will not be without great cost… This book is difficult to describe. It’s a literary fantasy, and seems like it has elements of myths and fairy tales woven into it. It is also reportedly semi-autobiographical, and it certainly seems to describe a very British childhood. My copy of the e-book includes a lot of great additional materials including a reading group guide, and an interview with the author concerning the book. Is it good? Indeed, it’s by Neil Gaiman!

I’m becoming a Huge Neil Gaiman fan.. Awesome!

Not what I expected. Started out well, then went science fiction on me! Not my cup of tea.

Just Silly. This is a book for children, not adults and should be advertised as such. Complete waste of my time and money but might be enjoyable for a 9 year old

Not very good. Wasn't exactly boring, but just kind of scattered events without much explanation of who these people were, where they came from, or why they were there. And the main character being 7 years old was not believable. Not sure why I picked this one, seemed like a children's book written for teens, I guess the summary was misleading.

Hmmmm. Not at all what I expected. If I had known it was more like a fairy tale than a novel I would not have purchased this book. Or read it. It was ok, but not really my style.

Harry Potter for adults. Expected a mystery suspense novel, not fantasy nonsense. Couldn't finish the book it was that awful. I went by the reviews but clearly I'm not a fan of this genre.

A good read.. This is the first Neil Gaimen novel I have read, and I must say it was an excellent book. It is a surreal story, and an emotional one. It is filled with childhood's fears and life's sadness. Rather than give anything away, I'll just say it is a well told story, the sort of story you'll still think about years from now.

Paid for the whole book, and only got 50 pages. I purchased the book & only got 50 pages. What a rip off. I want to read the entire book, or to get my money back.

Ocean at the end of the lane is a must read. Lovely, convoluted, intriguing and immersed in imagery - wonderfully written and a joy to read

What's wrong with me?. I actually feel guilty for not enjoying this book. The prose was strong and the characters good, but I kept checking the page numbers and wishing it was over! I skimmed the last few pages and figuratively threw it against the wall when done (no way would I throw my iPad!).

The Ocean at the End of the Lane. Here is a book that is made of the perfect mix of fantasy, childhood memories, adventure, and wonder. This book by Neil just speaks so much truth. Amazing work.

Already Read Twice. I can’t say enough about this amazing imaginative and vivid story. It’s a short read but oh so immersive

Good read. I love anything by Neil Gaiman

The ocean at the end of the lane. Very strange imagination! Did not like it. The story synopsis was very misleading. The story line sounded great. The imagination was too strange to keep me interested.

Liked it. Really enjoyed the book. I would recommend it. Didn't like the ending.

Ocean at the End of the Lane. This story is full of emotion. It is it is the recollection of a grown man as a 7 year old boy and his experiences at a specific point. It is magical... Very different. I loved the spiritual undertones of the story... Having faith... Sacrifice.... And so much more. If you are looking for the normal boy meets girl and the run off in the sunset with a twist here and there... This isn't the book for you! You have to like spiritual, whimsy, magical, emotional ... I love this book! Awesome read!

Loved it!!. This type of story is right up my alley. Something like this could have actually happened (if you have an open mind) and that's what I love about this, it's nearly believable. I recommend this book!

The ocean at the end of the lane. Terrific!

Not the best Gaiman book, but a good read.. Not what I was expecting from Gaiman, after reading many of his books such as American God, Anansi Boys, Neverwhere and the list goes on. This seemed more of a children's book, like The Graveyard Book. Nevertheless it was an ok read.

Great book. Read this book many years ago and have read it again and still enjoyed it. Neil Gaiman is a wonderful storyteller.

Stunningly beautiful. a story that lives inside throughout time. This is now part of me and I am forever grateful.

Fantastic.. If you haven’t read it do yourself a favor and do so.

Wonderful. Just an amazing tale and thought provoking read about life.

Touching, heartfelt. I found myself stopping..staring at the wall...affected by memory...moved to tears...sometimes without clear reason. Incredible read.

Such a sweet story. Read in one sitting!

A beautiful book. Let me start by saying that I never read science fiction and I have never read children's books, except for all the Mary Poppins ones. I sort of stumbled into this book and was bewitched by it and the characters that were portrayed. I am so weary of ebooks that just lift passages from other books & patch them together, that I'd almost forgotten how I love to read until I read The Goldfinch and then this one. So thank you, it's so wonderful to know that there are still people out there writing books. Carry on, then.

Ocean by eil gaiman. Great book. I wish it went on and didnt end

Great writer. This is a fantastic read! It is one of my favorites by him. If you do not like twists and cannot read complex writers he is not for you. Also read The Graveyard Book. It's a teen book but great

Captivating short novel.. It has all the elements of a great novel, and although short in length, the story will leave you fully satisfied. Neil Gaiman's story telling is truly captivating and it's amazing the level of complexity and detail this book achieves in so few pages. Great read!

Loved this book!. I thoroughly enjoyed this book on many levels. The story kept my interest and I buzzed through reading it in a few hours. Sometimes, a novella is exactly what I need during busy times. The metaphorical, spiritual depth underlying the surface was what touched me the most. This book fed my soul. I'm going to re-read it and highlight some of the most poignant passages.

Ugh!!!. I tried to read this book several times but in the end decided I wasted $6.99. There are much better books to read than this one!!

Riveting. Anyone rating this book badly does not understand Gaiman‘s writing. He is just on another level. He’s that good. His books are always incredible and have never failed to captivate me. This book was very well written and also very interesting. Some people also have said that it is a children’s book, from the eyes of a child. Not true. It is a childhood memory that is being reviewed by an adult. There are also some adult topics that may be inappropriate for children. I have always admired his talent of giving such grim topics such a fantastical mood. Not that I don’t admire his amazing talent as a writer in general. All of his books are worth a read. If you see a book with Niel Gaiman on the cover, buy it. Check it out. The money will definitely be worth it. And this book is also in that category. And if you’re mad your ebook didn’t download, then just buy it for real, for Pete‘s sake. All pages included, guaranteed.

The Ocean at the End of the Lane. I cannot easily convey how completely I delighted in the reading of Neil Gaiman's book. He grabbed me rather early on and I delighted I each turn, each persons entrance. I marvel on how so fantastic a tale could so entrance and delight. When putting it down I would feel the least bit sad to have to enter my day rather than remain for the full measure of time as was our main character sorry to ever have to leave the Hempstock farm. Right. Well done. Off you go,now.

Amazing. Love this book, definitely worth reading.

The Oceab at the end of the lane. I read half of this, and quit listening. It is equivalent to a children's fantasy book. I didn't like this book.

The ocean at the end of the lane. I don't know what everyone is raving about. I found this book boring and a waste of my time.Made myself finish it, but was very disappointed.

Ocean at the end of the lane. I thought this was a young adult's book. It captured my imagination but I did not get the same four-star vibes everyone else seems to have. It reminded me a little of a kinder and gentler Stephen King. All in all not what I expected. I did not see my review anywhere. It makes me wonder if the " review" system is honest.

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The Ocean at the End of the Lane. Wow, loved it! One of those books you can't put down once you start

Favorite Author. Period.. I'm not a strong reader, never have been, but Gaiman's work pulls me in every time and this one made sad that it was over so soon. I could have lived in that dream for so much longer. I can't wait to share it with my children.

Childish. Read like a children's story. Felt like it was written in a week. What a letdown.

Fantastic.. As a huge fan of Mr. Gaiman I went in with high expectations. Of course I got nothing I expected, instead I was wonderfully surprised. Just a great read.