The Ocean at the End of the Lane

The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman is a haunting and lyrical tale about a man who returns to his childhood home and is drawn back into memories of a mysterious and magical past. As a boy, he befriends a girl named Lettie Hempstock, who claims the pond near her farm is an ocean. Together, they face dark, otherworldly forces that threaten their world. The novel weaves themes of memory, innocence, loss, and the enduring power of friendship, blending fantasy and reality in a profoundly moving story.