The Ocean at the End of the Lane
GPTKB entity
Statements (83)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:graphic_novel
gptkb:audiobook gptkb:stage_play |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Neil_Gaiman
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:British_Fantasy_Award
gptkb:Locus_Award |
| gptkbp:book_series |
standalone
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Ginnie_Hempstock
gptkb:The_Worm gptkb:Lettie_Hempstock the antagonist The Narrator's parents the narrator's parents |
| gptkbp:cover_artist |
gptkb:Dave_Mc_Kean
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired adaptations
translated into multiple languages discussed in literary circles inspired fan art featured in book clubs influenced modern fantasy adapted into various media influenced other authors influenced modern fantasy literature inspired discussions on childhood |
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:fantasy
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
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| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:C._S._Lewis
gptkb:J._R._R._Tolkien gptkb:H._P._Lovecraft gptkb:J._M._Barrie |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:mythology
gptkb:fairy_tales real-life events the concept of the multiverse Neil Gaiman's childhood Gaiman's own childhood |
| gptkbp:is_acclaimed_for |
widely praised
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| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0062255655
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:main_character |
Unnamed narrator
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| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:water
gptkb:mythology gptkb:dreams the supernatural |
| gptkbp:narrative |
non-linear
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
magical realism
first-person non-linear storytelling |
| gptkbp:pages |
181
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| gptkbp:plot |
a blend of reality and fantasy
a man returns to his hometown the story explores themes of memory and loss explores the nature of memory a journey into childhood fears he meets a girl named Lettie Hempstock he recalls his childhood experiences they confront supernatural forces |
| gptkbp:publication |
ebook
hardcover paperback |
| gptkbp:published |
gptkb:2013
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| gptkbp:published_year |
gptkb:2013
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| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:William_Morrow
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| gptkbp:reader_demographic |
young adult
adult |
| gptkbp:sequel |
gptkb:none
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Sussex,_England
a pond a farmhouse the pond a rural area Hempstock Farm the narrator's childhood home |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:friendship
gptkb:memory childhood |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:friendship
gptkb:memory childhood |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Neil_Gaiman
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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