zizosreads's review against another edition
4.0
Super interesting book! The story itself was quite weird and unsettling, but the stunning illustrations and overall theme of dreams vs reality, strange beginnings, and human behavior truly make up for it. This book, in every page, is a piece of fucking art; from each postcard we get a glimpse of the characters’ identities and the unfolding of the story(in other words they play a huge part in the story and are suggestive of future events). I’m most definitely buying this book physically when I get the chance/my own apartment. (Actually a 3.5 but Goodreads doesn’t allow that rip)
terrrii's review against another edition
3.75
Intriguing until left hanging at the end. But maybe that's part of the book's mystique.
whatisanniedoing's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
commisnob's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
agdistis's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
dkpnw's review against another edition
4.0
When I was gifted this book, I was quite skeptical... But I ended up loving it! It took maybe an hour to read. The illustrations were fun and whimsical and the unique format brought so much life to the storyline. Glad I picked it up.
28blou's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
soursydney's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
darbyart's review against another edition
5.0
The first in the series and it is a magical artful book that invites readers to examine postcards, open envelopes and read letters. I love that it is so interactive -- like we the readers are eavesdropping on the exchange between London card-designer Griffin Moss and South Pacific islander Sabine Strohem. As a collage artist the images and imagination behind it I can appreciate and enjoy!