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Neil Gaiman: The Ocean at the End of the Lane (Hardcover, 2013, William Morrow) 4 stars

A middle-aged man returns to his childhood home to attend a funeral. Although the house …

Review of 'The Ocean at the End of the Lane' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

My second Gaiman book. A story I liked, filled with fantasy, mystery and nostalgia; made me think about my childhood years; in a similar way such as the protagonist reflected on half remembered adventures and things that were true back then but aren’t anymore. With wonders and fears, amazement and disappointments. I think most of us can relate to some of that.

I enjoyed the narration by Gaiman, personally getting a longing feeling from it that just adds to the mystery of the story.