A review by circesophelia
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

emotional inspiring mysterious
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Possibly my new favourite book.
Reflects on childhood, loss, fear and love in a way that is almost miraculous.
 
Nobody looks like what they really are on the inside. You don’t. I don’t. People are much more complicated than that. It’s true of everybody.

Oh, my poor heart.