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Comment on Griffin and Sabine/Morning Star Trilogies by Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:53:51 +0000

I happened upon the first two books of the Griffin and Sabine trilogy in a box of books being given away. I sat down and read them in under an hour. I was both frustrated with, and drawn to them. Something about the writing reminded me of my own epistolary friendships. I’m afraid I looked on the internet to find out what happens in the third. Maybe someday I will read it. Then I discovered that the author lived where I had grown up. (I often passed the second-hand bookstore named Griffin and Sabine’s although I believe it has now been renamed).
I feel the circumstances of my discovery of the books is appropriate given their nature.

Comment on Griffin and Sabine/Morning Star Trilogies by Robbie

Robbie — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:02:39 +0000

I’ve only read the first trilogy but it really reminded me (in a weird way) of the japanese novel Calling You by Otsu-ichi. Also, it’s absolutely awesome (Griffin and Sabine Trilogy). And the art is… there’s something special about it. Someone said that real art is supposed to show you what the artist is, or how he sees the world. This does that brilliantly, and through the artist shows us a vision of the world as it could be - a portal just like the Alexandria of the trilogy - an overlap and hole in two versions of reality, both of which are autonomously real and collectively unstable and imaginary. I have found for some time now the creation (through any medium) of any world, mundane or magical, that has a particular flavor and continuity absolutely fascinating. For these reasons, and because I’m a sucker for a love story, I strongly recommend The Griffin and Sabine Trilogy!!

Comment on Confessions of a Mask by Ross

Ross — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:41:45 +0000

Great site and great books.

The only part of “Confessions of a Mask” I particularly remember was a vividly described scene with the main character masturbating to a ancient Greek sculpture catalog. It was passionate and well written. Hmm… Maybe this was a different Mishima book? (Hopefully it was one of his books or this would be altogether embarrassing.)

Comment on The Woman in the Dunes by Kari

Kari — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:09:56 +0000

this book was freakin awesome..i would reccommend it to anyone

Comment on Eva’s Reading Meme FINALLY by valentina

valentina — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:48:11 +0000

I’ve done this recently too, here’s my answers:)
http://valentinasroom.blogspot.com/2008/03/cool-meme.html

I’ve just realised the social event with fictional character was meant to be only one, but I had 3 with 3 different characters:P

Themed rooms, why didn’t I think of that?but I wouldn’t want it to be filled with anything I’d like cause that will take the fun out of finding books in second had stores, or stalls or borrowing them..I like to know that I don’t have everything I want!

Comment on Eva’s Reading Meme FINALLY by Nymeth

Nymeth — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:39:27 +0000

I agree that The Tombs of Atuan and The Golden Compass are excellent choices for the exact reasons you pointed out.

Both you and Chris need to get over the Vonnegut block I’ve only actually read two of his books, but I loved them both.

I LOVE the idea of themed rooms in a library!

Comment on Eva’s Reading Meme FINALLY by Chris

Chris — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 05:31:23 +0000

Nice answers…I have the Vonnegut block too and I really don’t know why. The only thing I’ve read by him is Slaughterhouse-Five and I really liked it, but I still don’t have any desire to read anything else by him…and I really had to force myself to read SH5…strange. And of course you have to organize your library yourself! You’re a librarian!!

Comment on Christmas Came Again by TooHotty

TooHotty — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:35:39 +0000

Yes, I did notice! And a hard one with questions I’ll have trouble answering! I just got home and am exhausted right now, so I’ll try doing it tomorrow at work.

Comment on Christmas Came Again by Chris

Chris — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:01:40 +0000

Hey, I did the most annoying thing in the world and tagged you for a meme :p

Comment on Christmas Came Again by Chris

Chris — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:06:48 +0000

Ha! Love those…the covers for all these old sci-fi/fantasy novels rock. Have fun…