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The Ocean at the End of the Lane

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The Ocean at the End of the Lane

Written by: Neil Gaiman
Narrated by: Neil Gaiman
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A brilliantly imaginative and poignant fairy tale from the modern master of wonder and terror, The Ocean at the End of the Lane is Neil Gaiman’s first new novel for adults since his #1 New York Times bestseller Anansi Boys.

This bewitching and harrowing tale of mystery and survival, and memory and magic, makes the impossible all too real...

Action & Adventure Coming of Age Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Mind-Bending Scary Heartfelt Feel-Good Magic
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it's just perfect. Amazing story, in a world that feels more real than real life.

Could not stop listening

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This is such a great story. I loved the book and the audio version

Amazing

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Neil Gaiman is a truly classic writer and his reading of his own work is absolutely exceptional.

absolutely exceptional

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The writer has beautifully told this story. It was poetically written with smooth transitions and descriptive metaphors.

The inclusion of the Hemstock women was arguably the most captivating thing about the novel.

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My guess this would be best suited for those of you that are into D&D or some other strange stories.
Mind you I'm 72 years old, bent and crotchety.

Sci-Fi fairytale, not for kids or for old folks.

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