The Ocean at the End of the Lane

This felt, more than anything, like a walk through Gaiman's greatest hits. You have the fantasting coming of age story (Stardust), the analysis of childhood innocence through adult eyes (Mr. Punch), the terrifying childhood monster (Coraline), and the balance between myth and reality (Sandman, Neverwhere). That is by no means a knock against the story - it's a fun read - but rather an acknowledgement that he's treading familiar ground. If you're a fan of his other stuff this is definitely a worthwhile read.