The Ocean at the End of the Lane

There is something incredibly bewitching about Neil Gaiman's writing and it's only emphasized when you listen to the audiobook read by him.

The Ocean At The End Of The Lane is creepy, haunting, terrifying, sad and magical. A different kind of coming-of-age tale with the most wonderful of characters. Lettie and her mother and grandmother were so rich and delicious. I wanted to be friends with them. I was desperate for them to come and save the boy from Ursula Monkton.

I loved how the character's names sounded coming from Gaiman. Ursula Monkton, Lettie Hempstock....and how the narrator, the boy, had no name.

I kept thinking how freaking terrifying the entire experience would be. How helpless he felt, how strong Lettie was and was heartbroken at the end. I wanted him to remember.

All in all, a fantastic read (or listen)!