The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

256 Pages, Published In 2013

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Like other stories from Neil Gaiman, this novella feels magical and whimsical with strong evocative imageries. A middle-aged man returns to his childhood country home in Sussex, England, and relives the forgotten horror events of a seven-year old boy. It’s about searching self-identity by reconnecting to one’s childhood. The story has “the delicate horror of the finest fairytales” (Terry Pratchett). I only wish it could be longer so the characters and plots could be developed further.