My review of _The Ocean at the End of the Lane_, by Neil Gaiman

The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a magical little book. Gaiman shows us the mind and world of a child, the balance of powerlessness and imagination, and how they meet with the terrible realities in the world. He introduces the idea of 'other' in the form of the Hempstock family, at the end of the lane; three women who have outsized and outside knowledge of the reality the boy knows, and his life is introduced to, and becomes part of a greater reality. Things like memory, curiosity, physics and myth are major components to the story, and Gaiman introduces major concepts and themes subtly, so that a second reading is required to catch some of the hints. This fits with the idea of the book; there's more than you can see, but pay attention and trust your intuition; you may see it. Fun read. Read because I liked Anansi Boys so much.


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