THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE.

The Ocean at the End of the Lane. A truly fascinating read, with suspense and intriguing elements added to it. In my opinion, I would give this book a B+. I don’t think it deserves an A. It starts off boring, I would say. This book would be for readers interested in fantasy and magic. It starts off with the unnamed narrator returning to his hometown for a funeral. While he is there, he visits the house he used to live in with his sister. He also remembers a girl named Lettie Hempstock. Lettie told him that the pond behind her house was an “ocean”. Hence the title, “The Ocean at the End of the Lane.” The climax of this book starts when his father attempts to drown him in chapter 7. Things get heated and he tries to escape the house afterwards. I would recommend this book to young adults. Because this was a short and easy read. The writing and the way Neil Gaiman writes is easy enough to read for both adults and teenagers. Over the course of the book, the narrator tells his life story and goes into detail about what happened at this house he used to live in. This book makes the reader get engaged by using imagery and detailed descriptions to make you feel like you are part of the book. I feel like teenagers can relate because every teen or young adult has a person they dislike. Just like the narrator and Ursula. The Ocean at the End of the Lane should be an essential reading for those with curious and creative mindsets. Neil Gaiman is a phenomenal writer and I believe anyone will love reading this book.