The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

The protagonist, a middle-aged man, returns to his childhood home for a funeral and is drawn to the farm at the end of the road where he encounters a pond that was once an ocean in his childhood memories. He recalls a series of strange and terrifying events that occurred when he was seven, involving the mystical Hempstock women who live on the farm and their battle against malevolent supernatural entities that threatened his existence. The book explores themes of memory, magic, and the darkness that lies beneath the surface of everyday life.

The 7854th greatest book of all time


Published
2013
Nationality
British
Type
Fiction
Pages
178-256
Words
58,500
Original Language
English
Alternate Titles
None

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