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The Ocean at the End of the Lane

Neil Gaiman

Start date: October 15, 2013

Finish date: October 31, 2013

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Jul 02, 2013 Andrew added it

I guess I will be joining the many voice out there singing the praises of Neil Gaiman and you know what - I dont care. I guess there are far better (and no doubt longer) reviews all commenting about this mans skill and gift for writing - but what I do know is he has an uncanny ability to write a story no one is either ashamed to read or feel is not written for them.

I remember recently reading a book aimed at the younger reader - (dont care it was a fun read and it passed the time before I hit so ...more

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Dec 03, 2013 Amy rated it really liked it

Shelves: _own-ebook, fiction, busy-as-a-bee-books-group, read-in-2013

What a fantastic read! I find that Gaiman is hit or miss for me but this one was definitely a hit! Great story! I highly recommend this one!

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Jun 10, 2014 Paula rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: absolutely-loved, magical-realism, died-and-gone-to-book-heaven

Oh how I love strange fruit! In this piece of work, Neil is a master of imagery, the unexpected and the amazing. Magical realism always tickles my fancy, and this one did not disappoint.
I was truly transported to another world and had an easy time stretching my imagination to ride along in the fantasy world of a 7 year old boy befriended by 11 year old Lettie Hempstock after a strange suicide near her family farm.
It all starts when an older man returns to the small English town where he grew up ...more

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Feb 10, 2014 Karen rated it really liked it

My first Gaiman book, even though so many people seem to rave about him. I really enjoyed it.

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Dec 03, 2013 Aymee rated it it was amazing

Shelves: paranormal

I don't even know what to say about this book. It was beautiful and fun and amazing. Engaging and full of the most unexpected things. I'm actually speechless for the moment. ...more

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