The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

Neil Gaiman

181 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

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This bewitching and harrowing tale of mystery and survival, and memory and magic, makes the impossible all too real...A middle-aged man returns to his childhood home to attend a funeral. Although the house he lived in is long gone, he is drawn to ...

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Moods

mysterious 76%
adventurous 68%
dark 62%
emotional 42%
reflective 37%
tense 27%
sad 21%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 9%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 5%
funny 4%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 36%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.05

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