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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 15, 2016 Carrie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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How does one review a piece of literature that grabs on to you can connects with you with out spoiling the experience for others?

Neil Gaiman is nothing but a pure brilliance each time I read something he has written or hear of some thing he has said I am nothing but drawn and in awe. The Ocean at the End of the Lane is just another example of how amazing this mans mind is.

The story takes places mainly as a string of memory, the point of view of a man who needing sometime for himself after a fun ...more

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Jul 03, 2016 Kim Degener rated it it was amazing

Loved this book!
This was my first experience with Neil Gaiman, and I'm so glad I chose the audio book version. The simplicity of the telling added to the horror of the story. Narrated by the author, I enjoyed this so much, I could have powered through in one go if I didn't have other responsibilities. ...more

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