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cmfritzsplaine's review against another edition
5.0
the saga continues! two more characters enter the correspondence and a little more information is given, but sparsely. I am on the edge of my seat waiting to read the last two books.
avanders's review against another edition
3.0
(The same review is posted for all 3 books in the 2nd Griffin & Sabine trilogy -- the Morning Star trilogy.)
In this series, we meet Isabella and Matthew, whose lives seem to echo Griffin & Sabine's in some ways and who seem to be drawn into this sort of supernatural struggle with Griffin & Sabine and the sinister villain who is doing whatever he can to change the course of their lives.
I don't know why, I just didn't like these as much. I didn't like Isabella and Matthew's story as much as Griffin and Sabine's - I felt it was too contrived. And I didn't particularly enjoy Griffin & Sabine's involvement in Matthew & Isabella's story either. I just didn't.
But I will say, that if you're mushy gushy and like a little sex-talk in your postcards, this will probably appeal to you :) Other than that, I thought it was OK and I was eager to keep reading, but they weren't my favorites. If I were to recommend Bantock's books, I would probably recommend the original trilogy & the 7th book (The Pharos Gate).
This book - 3 and a half stars; the series as a whole, 3 stars.
In this series, we meet Isabella and Matthew, whose lives seem to echo Griffin & Sabine's in some ways and who seem to be drawn into this sort of supernatural struggle with Griffin & Sabine and the sinister villain who is doing whatever he can to change the course of their lives.
I don't know why, I just didn't like these as much. I didn't like Isabella and Matthew's story as much as Griffin and Sabine's - I felt it was too contrived. And I didn't particularly enjoy Griffin & Sabine's involvement in Matthew & Isabella's story either. I just didn't.
But I will say, that if you're mushy gushy and like a little sex-talk in your postcards, this will probably appeal to you :) Other than that, I thought it was OK and I was eager to keep reading, but they weren't my favorites. If I were to recommend Bantock's books, I would probably recommend the original trilogy & the 7th book (The Pharos Gate).
This book - 3 and a half stars; the series as a whole, 3 stars.
kateanable's review against another edition
4.0
The Gryphon: In Which the Extraordinary Correspondence of Griffin & Sabine Is Rediscovered by Nick Bantock (2001)
tamitam55's review against another edition
5.0
Another great book full of intrigue and surprises.I cant wait for book two.
engpunk77's review against another edition
2.0
I think Bantock is taking this too far, and it's much less enjoyable as it goes on.
larasam's review
5.0
I think this might be my favourite one so far, possibly because reading these books are such a refreshing delight, so returning to the series felt a bit like coming home.
blreed's review
5.0
This volume picks up several years after Griffin and Sabine's disappearance, resuming the story with the rather odd postcard addressed to Matthew. More characters are introduced, adding to the tapestry of penmanship and stationery and countries both real and imaginary that make up this series. I can't say that I fully understand everything that's happening--something to do with alchemy, and telepathy, and a sinister figure--but I love it, anyway, in the pure and trusting way that one loves something that defies full comprehension. (Don't most things worth loving do?)
There's so much pleasure in reading this series, in opening each envelope and reaching back in for something you missed (a nude photograph) or being surprised when something tumbles out of the folds of the letter in your hand (a ticket). It's ergodic lite: If House of Leaves is a domme with her high-heeled boot on your neck, then Griffin and Sabine is a bratty bottom who's going to pout and sass but ultimately let you have your way with her. Which is fine by me... I find brats charming.
There's so much pleasure in reading this series, in opening each envelope and reaching back in for something you missed (a nude photograph) or being surprised when something tumbles out of the folds of the letter in your hand (a ticket). It's ergodic lite: If House of Leaves is a domme with her high-heeled boot on your neck, then Griffin and Sabine is a bratty bottom who's going to pout and sass but ultimately let you have your way with her. Which is fine by me... I find brats charming.
pussreboots's review
5.0
The Gryphon takes the story of Griffin and Sabine on a tangent by introducing two new characters: Dr. Mattheson and his fiancée. Most of the correspondence is between these two long distance lovers with Griffin and Sabine (mostly Sabine) interrupting with their own cryptic messages.
Before I read The Gryphon, I went back and reread Griffin and Sabine, the first in the series. I was amazed to see how simplistic the original illustrations are in comparison to those in The Gryphon. These postcards and letters are luscious and worth spending minutes on just admiring each one as a separate art piece.
Before I read The Gryphon, I went back and reread Griffin and Sabine, the first in the series. I was amazed to see how simplistic the original illustrations are in comparison to those in The Gryphon. These postcards and letters are luscious and worth spending minutes on just admiring each one as a separate art piece.
hlminton's review
5.0
Unintentionally read this one out of order. But it's still fantastic, and The Golden Mean is on its way to me. I will tackle the final two books in the series in 2017.