Title: Evidence of the Affair
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
First published September 20, 2018
88 pages, Kindle Edition
Rating: 3.92
Overview
Richard Dawkins, the celebrated biologist and intellectual, returns with his most ambitious work yet. In his latest book, Dawkins takes readers on a pilgrimage of evolution, using the format of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales as a guide.
Along the way, we encounter various organisms at forty “rendezvous points” where we discover our common ancestors. With each step, the crowd of pilgrims grows, as we connect with other primates, mammals, and eventually back to the first primordial organism.
Through his innovative approach, Dawkins provides a fresh perspective on the fundamental aspects of evolutionary history and theory, including sexual selection, genetics, plate tectonics, and geographical dispersal. The Ancestor’s Tale is a sweeping survey of the latest and greatest insights in biology, as well as a captivating history of life on our planet.
Dawkins reveals how extraordinary and interconnected all life truly is, and how we are intimately linked to the rest of the living world.
About the Author
Meet Taylor Jenkins Reid, an accomplished author with a string of successful novels, including Carrie Soto Is Back, Malibu Rising, Daisy Jones & The Six, and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, among others. Based in sunny Los Angeles, Taylor is a New York Times bestselling author who has captured the hearts of many readers.
If you want to keep up with her exciting journey, be sure to follow her on Instagram @tjenkinsreid.
Editoral Review
Title: “Evidence of the Affair”
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Genre: Fiction
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: September 20, 2018
Page count: 115
Taylor Jenkins Reid is a New York Times bestselling author, known for her emotionally satisfying and highly engaging novels. Evidence of the Affair, a novella published in 2018, is no exception.
In this book, Reid explores themes of love, betrayal, and forgiveness in a poignant and thought-provoking way.
The novella tells the story of Carrie and David, two people who discover that their respective spouses are having an affair.
Carrie and David, both heartbroken and angry, begin exchanging letters to cope with their pain. As their correspondence deepens, they develop an unexpected bond that brings them comfort and hope.
Through their letters, Carrie and David navigate the complexities of their strained marriages and rediscover a sense of purpose in their lives.
Reid’s writing style is simple, direct, and impactful.
She masterfully captures the emotional depth of her characters, and her dialogue feels authentic and natural. The pacing is effective, with the story moving at a brisk pace, but never feeling rushed.
The novella is set in the 1970s, and Reid’s attention to detail creates a vivid and nostalgic atmosphere that captures the era’s essence.
Although it is a short novella, Evidence of the Affair packs a powerful punch.
Reid’s exploration of the complexities of love and human relationships feels authentic, relatable, and emotionally resonant. The characters feel fully developed and multi-dimensional, with their struggles and triumphs feeling both genuine and compelling.
However, one area where the novella falls short is in its plot structure. Though the letters between Carrie and David are well executed, the story feels a bit predictable and formulaic at times.
Some readers might find themselves wanting more depth and complexity in the plot.
Overall, Evidence of the Affair is a beautifully written and emotionally charged novella that is sure to resonate with readers.
Its themes of love, betrayal, and forgiveness are timeless, and Reid’s execution of them feels both genuine and skillful. For fans of character-driven fiction and stories of human relationships, Evidence of the Affair is a must-read.
Rating: 4/5
