Fortunately, the Milk...

Fortunately, the Milk…

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From multi-award-winning Neil Gaiman comes a spectacularly silly, mind-bendingly clever, brilliantly bonkers adventure with lip-smackingly gorgeous illustrations by Chris Riddell

  • Author: Neil Gaiman
  • Publisher: A&C Black
  • Published: 2013-01-01
  • Pages: 165
  • ISBN-13: 9781408841761

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Neil Gaiman

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What the internet says

Aggregated insights from reviews and discussions across the web.

Overall reception: Mostly positive

Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman receives overwhelmingly positive reception as a delightful children's book that appeals to readers of all ages. Reviewers consistently praise its absurd humor, imaginative storytelling, and quick pacing, with the Goodreads page showing it as a highly-rated work with nearly 10,000 reviews. The story follows a father's fantastical excuse for taking too long to buy milk, involving aliens, pirates, dinosaurs, and time travel. Multiple reviewers note that while marketed for ages 7-9, the book works on multiple levels, with adults finding it equally entertaining—one reviewer mentioned a reading event that was "about 95% adults, all of whom were laughing from beginning to end."

What readers loved

  • Hilarious and absurdly funny throughout, with nonstop humor that appeals to both children and adults
  • Perfect for reading aloud to children, with reviewers noting it's ideal for family interaction and parent-child bonding
  • Quick, easy read at under 128 pages (audiobook under one hour), making it accessible and engaging
  • Clever attention to internally consistent time-travel logic despite the madcap adventure, compared to Douglas Adams and Doctor Who
  • Beautifully illustrated by Skottie Young with action-packed, wacky artwork that enhances the story
  • Neil Gaiman's audiobook narration is exceptional, with varied character voices and enthusiastic delivery
  • Imaginative story full of beloved children's elements like dinosaurs, pirates, space aliens, and adventure

Common critiques

  • Some readers found it too short or felt it lacked substance, questioning whether it deserved such high ratings
  • A few reviewers felt the book was too young or simple for their tastes, particularly adult readers without children
  • Discussion threads show some readers debated whether they actually liked it, suggesting it may not work for everyone

Based on reviews from

  • Goodreads
  • Common Sense Media
  • Fantasy Literature
  • YA Books Central
Last updated May 18, 2026 Summary based on publicly available reviews. May not reflect every reader's experience.

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