I'm not sure why these books were on the New York Times Bestsellers list for as long as they were, other than they are a bit of a fun read. The artwork is interesting and the gimmicky theme of reading other people's mail may hold some fascination. The characters are poorly developed and the story leads nowhere in particular. These books are ideal for those with short attention spans and limited intellegence, A good pick for travel reading.The Griffin & Sabine Trilogy Boxed Set: Griffin & Sabine/Sabine's Notebook/The Golden Mean
Nick Bantock's 'Griffin and Sabine' series is a completely original work, combining art and story/plot in a way that I've never seen before. If you value originality and creativity, you'll love his work. The combination of his art (he did all the art work in the books, as well as writing the tale) and the story is incredible - ignore those who say that the story is thin. It's the interplay between the writing and the art that matters, like the connection between the visuals and the dialogue in a great movie, or the connection between the lyrics and the music in a great song. It seems some people just don't get it, but if you're one of those who think that original, creative art is something special, then you'll love this.
This story takes you on a wildly unexpected journey between Griffin and Sabine. Just when you think you know where it's headed... you are taken to a completely different place! Incredibly imaginitive... beautifully designed artwork... Loved it!
There is something incredibly exhilirating about reading other people's correspondence; that is essentially what you do when you read this trilogy. But there is more... it is a lovely and engaging love story with sufficient intrigue and mystery to keep you going from book to book. The illustrations are superb and are basically a feast for the eye.
These are just beautiful books...a thin but intriguing story line but extraordinary presentation with wonderful art. Read the letters in the envelopes or the postcards... They're unlike anything I've ever seen. We're giving each of our kids a set as gifts.
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