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corvingreene's review against another edition
5.0
These books were some of my favorites when I was in high school. I read this in 1997. My notes then were: "Excellent artwork, as well as a compelling story. Easy read, but fascinating and unique."
helena_handbasket's review against another edition
4.0
I think that one of the best things that can happen to a reader is being pleasantly surprised by a book. Especially a book that you expect less than nothing from, one that you've never ever even heard of. Sometimes being surprised in a good way by a book can make us love that book more that it might deserve.
This is the case, I think, with the Griffin & Sabine trilogy. These books were gifts to my eight year old daughter, a lovely thought, but they're not children's books (there be 'eff' words and 'lovemaking' lurking within). After seeing a bit of the art, I thought I'd best read these books before my eight year old and I was utterly enchanted with the first two books in the trilogy. The third got a little complicated for my tastes. The beauty of the first two, in my opinion, was the simplicity.
The artwork is really compelling and beautiful. The story, told in postcards and letters between Griffin and Sabine is pure chick-lit romance stuff, with a little sci-fi twist... but I liked it. There's something to be said for a good old-fashioned romantic letter and that's all I have to say about that.
This is the case, I think, with the Griffin & Sabine trilogy. These books were gifts to my eight year old daughter, a lovely thought, but they're not children's books (there be 'eff' words and 'lovemaking' lurking within). After seeing a bit of the art, I thought I'd best read these books before my eight year old and I was utterly enchanted with the first two books in the trilogy. The third got a little complicated for my tastes. The beauty of the first two, in my opinion, was the simplicity.
The artwork is really compelling and beautiful. The story, told in postcards and letters between Griffin and Sabine is pure chick-lit romance stuff, with a little sci-fi twist... but I liked it. There's something to be said for a good old-fashioned romantic letter and that's all I have to say about that.
viidya's review against another edition
3.5
this book has an interesting format which i appreciated! maybe it would hit harder if i read a physical verison (but i was reading it through a scanned pdf) overall it seemed a little shallow and the connection/characters felt a small bit underdeveloped but it was a cool concept!
indecisivesailorscout's review against another edition
5.0
Haunting and mesmerizing. Many thanks to my mom for giving me this beautiful gift for Christmas; I absolutely loved it.
arenkhach's review against another edition
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
ohdette's review against another edition
5.0
I think this is one of the most special works of art I've ever come across. So lovely. Wish I had a copy that I could reread all over again.
adrianneadelle's review against another edition
5.0
It's beautiful. It's just absolutely beautiful. Perfect for letter writers and postcard senders and anyone who still believes in the magic of sending love through the mail.
ohkay28's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0