
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
by Neil Gaiman
Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel | 2014 | Winner | “Neil Gaiman's intimate fairy tale for adults won the Locus Fantasy for its lyrical prose, its perfect encapsulation of childhood's hidden terror and wonder, and its emotional resonance.” |
| Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature | 2014 | Shortlist | “The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman” |
| Goodreads Choice Awards for Fantasy | 2013 | Winner | “The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman” |
About This Book
A middle-aged man returns to his childhood home and recalls the terrifying summer when he was seven: a neighbor's suicide, the ancient family at the end of the lane, and the dark thing that followed him home.
About the Author
Neil Gaiman is a British-American author celebrated across multiple media including novels, short fiction, comics, and screenwriting. He won the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel for The Ocean at the End of the Lane (2014). He is also known for American Gods (Hugo, Locus, and Bram Stoker winner), Coraline, Stardust, The Graveyard Book (Newbery Medal), and the Sandman graphic novel series. Read more →
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