Title: Evidence of the Affair
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Genre: Romance/ Fiction
Published: 2018
Description: A desperate young woman in Southern California sits
down to write a letter to a man she’s never met, a choice that will forever
change their lives.
The correspondence between Carrie Allsop and David Mayer reveals, piece
by piece, the painful details of a devastating affair between their spouses. With
each commiserating scratch of the pen, they confess their fears and bare their
should. They share the bewilderment over how things went so wrong and come to
wonder where to go from here.
Review: “Evidence of the Affair” by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a compelling and
emotionally nuanced short story that sheds light on the complexity of infidelity
in a unique way. The book tells the story entirely through letters between
Carrie and David, two strangers who discover that their respective spouses are
having an affair with each other. This epistolary format works surprisingly
well; it makes the reader feel as if they’re secretly eavesdropping on their
deepest secrets, pains, and growing bond.
In just eighty pages, Reid succeeds in creating characters who feel genuine
and relatable. Their grief and anger are palpable, and the evolution of their
correspondence keeps the tension constantly high. I really wished this was a
full-length novel. Some emotional shifts could have used a little more
breathing room.
Nevertheless, the ending of the book felt satisfying and the story
leaves a lasting impression. Highly recommended for a quick read.
Rating: 4,5/ 5
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