The Ocean at the End of the Lane (novel)

"The Ocean at the End of the Lane" by Neil Gaiman is a nostalgic and fantastical novel about a man returning to his childhood home, where memories of a mysterious, magical world resurface. The story explores themes of innocence, memory, and the power of imagination, focusing on a young boy's encounter with supernatural forces involving a family of magical ancestors and malevolent entities. Blending myth and reality, the novel examines how childhood experiences shape identity and how courage can confront unseen darkness, ultimately celebrating the resilience of innocence and the enduring nature of memory.