A man returns to his childhood home, and suddenly begins to remember an amazing adventure he had with three magical women that lived next door in Neil Gaiman's The Ocean at the End of the Lane.
After writing the definitive comic book series The Sandman Gaiman has become a popular fantasy writer in his own right. This one definitely harkens back to childhood tales, to me especially influenced by A Wrinkle in Time. I think it could be enjoyed by young adults, if certain scenes go over their heads.
But it is great for adults, especially those nostalgic for those stories, now infused with adult melancholy and regret. There are equal measures of terror and whimsy that make it an interesting read.
I listened to this on audiobook, read by the author, an especially rewarding way to enjoy this book. Recommended.
After writing the definitive comic book series The Sandman Gaiman has become a popular fantasy writer in his own right. This one definitely harkens back to childhood tales, to me especially influenced by A Wrinkle in Time. I think it could be enjoyed by young adults, if certain scenes go over their heads.
But it is great for adults, especially those nostalgic for those stories, now infused with adult melancholy and regret. There are equal measures of terror and whimsy that make it an interesting read.
I listened to this on audiobook, read by the author, an especially rewarding way to enjoy this book. Recommended.
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