What: Nick Bantock's artsy trilogy is comprised of Griffin and Sabine, Sabine's Notebook, and The Golden Mean. They are epistolary novels, which is fun in and of itself. The best bit, though, is that the books have pockets and envelopes and handwriting and stamps and secrets and beautiful drawings. The tactile appeal of paper has never been so alluring.
Opening lines: "Griffin Moss --- It's good to get in touch with you at last. Could I have one of your fish postcards? I think you were right --- the wine glass has more impact than the cup."
Representative quote: "Sabine: It's all very well for you to take this telepathic link between us matter-of-factly. You've had years to adjust to it. And no doubt your society teaches patience and acceptance. Mine teaches obsessive logical enquiry."
You might not like it if: One customer on Amazon didn't like the first book because it was "too weird" and seemed to be about possession.
How to get it: The whole point is to have the letters and postcards in your hands (so no Kindle), and borrowing these particular books from the library seems like a potentially risky proposition. Luckily, each book is currently in print.
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