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Evidence of the Affair Kindle Edition

by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
#1 Best Seller in Epistolary Fiction
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The repercussions of an illicit affair unfold in this short story by bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Dear stranger…

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 both their lives.

My heart goes out to you, David. Even though I do not know you…

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 souls. They share the bewilderment over how things went so wrong and come to wonder where to go from here.

Told entirely through the letters of two comforting strangers and those of two illicit lovers, Evidence of the Affair explores the complex nature of the heart. And ultimately, for one woman, how liberating it can be when it’s broken.

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  1. Print length
    88 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publisher
    Amazon Original Stories
  5. Publication date
    September 20, 2018
  6. File size
    3926 KB
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  1. It is funny the crazy things our brains make up to save us from the truth.
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About the Author

Taylor Jenkins Reid is the bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, One True Loves, Maybe in Another Life, After I Do, and Forever, Interrupted. She worked in feature film casting, development, and various other roles in the entertainment industry before turning to writing full time. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, their daughter, and their dog. Her next novel, Daisy Jones & The Six, will be available in Spring 2019. For more information, visit www.taylorjenkinsreid.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07GN867XT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Original Stories (September 20, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 20, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3926 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 88 pages
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Taylor Jenkins Reid is the New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, as well as One True Loves, Maybe in Another Life, After I Do, and Forever, Interrupted. Her newest novel, Malibu Rising, is out now. She lives in Los Angeles.

You can follow her on Instagram @tjenkinsreid.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
36,650 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the ending unexpected and touching. They also say the book is packed with emotion and depth, showing how difficult relationships can be. Readers describe the characters as well developed. They say the story is worth a quick read and humorous. Opinions differ on the plot, with some finding it delightful and surprising, while others say it's predictable.

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352 customers mention "Readability"331 positive21 negative

Customers find the book worth a quick read, saying it's incredibly crafted. They also love how it'd be written, saying the book is fascinating, great, and humorous.

"...I love the ending so much. It's so satisfying. I'm so happy for Carrie. I think David deserves so much better but I'm happy for him as well...." Read more

"Let’s just say, sounds like they both got what they deserved. Quick read in a fun format but I might still have questions lol." Read more

"...Not only was this book heart wrenching, it was also fascinating, what with the aspect of music and lyrics bringing Sydney and Ridge together...." Read more

"Nice quick story, but predictable! Still enjoyed it. It’s written in letters back in forth between couples...." Read more

94 customers mention "Ending"87 positive7 negative

Customers find the ending unexpected, fascinating, and easy to read. They also say the twist was good, and the book is quirky. Readers also say it shows how difficult relationships can be, and is intimate and touching.

"...A very good ending!" Read more

"...I didn't expect the ending. The twist was SO GOOD! I felt so many emotions reading the letters-heartbreak, despair, hope...." Read more

"...I think it showed how difficult relationships can be, how people settle into the everyday and loose each other, shows how you are enough alone, etc...." Read more

"What a quirky book...all letters to tell the story. I so enjoyed this quick little read and the ending made me smile." Read more

46 customers mention "Emotion"46 positive0 negative

Customers find the book beautiful, intense, and heartbreakingly sweet. They also appreciate the love and caring for others shared. Readers describe the book as an unexpected tear-jerker about friendship and finding your strength. They say the outcome makes them smile.

"...Not only was this book heart wrenching, it was also fascinating, what with the aspect of music and lyrics bringing Sydney and Ridge together...." Read more

"...It left me feeling so much...." Read more

"...Something you need to read in just a very short time. Made me smile at the end." Read more

"...It was compelling and moving and honestly sad but it reminded me how people are able to find beauty in despair." Read more

28 customers mention "Character development"25 positive3 negative

Customers find the characters in the book well developed and strong. They also appreciate the unusual plot twist.

"...I like the format of it and the realistic nature of the story and characters. But, it was way too short and I was expecting more...." Read more

"...read from an author who puts you in the heads of her well-developed characters...." Read more

"...Enjoyed listening to the audiobook and I was able to tell the separate characters apart." Read more

"...was okay, but one of this author's skill sets is her ability to dive deep into her characters, which is impossible in novella form...." Read more

10 customers mention "Realism"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the letters very real, raw, honest, and natural. They also say the book is poignant and smart.

"...Some letters were gut-wrenching . They felt so real, like they were addressed to me.“..." Read more

"Such a fascinating story, very engaging anf easy to read. Loved the realness of it all and the aspect of a woman taking back her power." Read more

"...friendship that blossoms between these two unsuspecting characters is genuine and heartwarming. I was almost afraid to get to the end...." Read more

"...These letters were so very real and raw. Being able too the results of couples who value one another but just got a lil lost...." Read more

9 customers mention "Content"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the content insightful, showing the insides of an affair and how couples deal or overcome them. They also say the book is short and sweet, giving them everything they need.

"Short and easy read with so much information I was left shocked and happy with the ending I definitely recommend everyone to read the 80 pages" Read more

"Wow….what an insightful, emotional short story!! I myself have always wondered why people stay with a cheating spouse...." Read more

"Interesting perspective regarding dealing with unmet needs and dealing with infidelity...." Read more

"...The subject of reasons why people cheat is sensibly and decently explored for such a short book...." Read more

22 customers mention "Plot"11 positive11 negative

Customers are mixed about the plot. Some find it delightful, surprising, and unique, while others say it's predictable.

"This was great! Short but very intriguing!..." Read more

"Nice quick story, but predictable! Still enjoyed it. It’s written in letters back in forth between couples...." Read more

"...The way in which the author presented the story in letter form was unique and eye catching...." Read more

"Although the plot is somewhat predictable, it is fresh because it’s written in the form of letters between two people...." Read more

Perfect book to clean a “reading palette”
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Perfect book to clean a “reading palette”
4⭐️It was so short (less than 90 pages), light and very easy to read. I haven’t expect to like it so much. All those letters, secrets, connections they all shared and the little twist - that was what I was not expecting.Definitely a good book to recommend.
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Silent Night
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful.
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2024
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What a wonderful story. I love that it has a few references to TJR's other books. I love the bond between David and Carrie. I love the ending so much. It's so satisfying. I'm so happy for Carrie. I think David deserves so much better but I'm happy for him as well. I hope David and Carrie had a lifelong friendship.
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4.0 out of 5 stars quick read with a good ending.
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2024
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Let’s just say, sounds like they both got what they deserved. Quick read in a fun format but I might still have questions lol.
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Bayli Smith
3.0 out of 5 stars Good short read
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024
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Although I don’t like books about affairs I thought this was a cool way to talk about it through letters. A very good ending!
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KELSEY
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing short story! I listened to this Audible book this morning while working.
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2022
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Amazing short story! I listened to this Audible book this morning while working.

I am a little late to the party on this one...but I loved it! ❤️

Beginning in 1976, a written correspondence commences between the wife and husband whose spouses are having an affair with one another.

87 pages. That's all it took to make me love the characters and to make me root for David and Carrie with all my heart. I'm in awe with how Taylor Jenkins Reid made me feel so many strong emotions. The whole book is written through letters, but don't let that stop you: it was definitely the perfect way to tell this story. Some letters were gut-wrenching . They felt so real, like they were addressed to me.

“I’ve always been struck by the idea that you can’t be all that happy something has returned if it doesn’t go away in the first place.”

This a very short story, but packs a powerful, poignant, and emotional punch. How an author manages to cram so many turbulent feelings, and incredible character growth into such a small amount of space is remarkable

Not only was this book heart wrenching, it was also fascinating, what with the aspect of music and lyrics bringing Sydney and Ridge together. If there’s one thing that gets me as emotional as books do, it’s music. I have to say: my favorite part of this whole novel would be the lyrics. Every word was just so perfect for every scene, every emotion, and I just loved it beyond everything else. A gorgeous soundtrack accompanies Maybe Someday and it contains the songs Sydney and Ridge wrote for and about each other. Listening to the soundtrack album while reading the respective scenes was the best thing ever! I’ve never had such an unforgettable reading experience until this one!

“Lately, it feels like my whole life has a similar feeling to when you check the clock on a Saturday and realize it’s already half past four.”

I didn't expect the ending. The twist was SO GOOD!
I felt so many emotions reading the letters-heartbreak, despair, hope. As a married woman, I would be devastated if something like this happened to me, and I shed real tears for Carrie and David. I did like that we got to see some of the letters from Janet and Ken as well, despite how sick and angry they made me feel. While their spouses were having an affair, these strangers found each other, helped and supported each other, and it was beautiful.

“It is funny the crazy things our brains make up to save us from the truth.”

If you like:
Short Stories
Emotional reads

Then this book is for you.
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Jenna
4.0 out of 5 stars meh
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
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Nice quick story, but predictable! Still enjoyed it. It’s written in letters back in forth between couples. She did incorporate lifestyle around the timeframe of the letters, which made it believable. Fun.quick.read!
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Jane Bibliophile
5.0 out of 5 stars salacious quick read
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2024
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I love Taylor Jenkins Reid and she never disappoints. I love that this was all in letters back and forth. I love the tiny shock at the end. I didn’t really know what was going to happen but was pleasantly surprised nonetheless.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
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This book was great even though it was short. I was really surprised that carrier had a baby by the man she was writing to. She wrote to him to let him know his wife was cheating on him but she ended up have a baby.who would have seen that coming I sure didn't.
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denise
3.0 out of 5 stars ended too abruptly
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
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I know this was supposed to be a quick read but come on! After developing the characters so well, just to end it like this was a surprise. The twist at the end was awful. I liked that their relationship/ correspondence was innocent and that they had developed a friendship. The ending ruined it for me.
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Anika Maurice
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun quick read
Reviewed in Canada on August 5, 2023
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Carrie finds out that her husband is having an affair with a woman named Janet. She reaches out to Janet's husband David. The start to exchange letters, confiding in each other, wondering what to do next as their respective significant others are continuing on with their affair.
Loved this short story! I was not expecting the twist at the end with the way the story was ending, but I'm not surprised. Still, a very good quick read. 3.5/5
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Daniel
5.0 out of 5 stars love it!
Reviewed in Mexico on February 24, 2023
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I feel it! From the begging to the end for both of them. I finished in 1 morning with a big smile in my face. Well written! Good story! Good idea! :)
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EC
5.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2024
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This was perfect to read in one sitting with a cup of coffee. I love the idea of a story through letters. Definitely recommend and I’ll be reading more from this author!
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Bruna
5.0 out of 5 stars Realista e necessário
Reviewed in Brazil on April 13, 2021
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Essa história não poderia ser mais real. As dificuldades e as angústias de estar em um relacionamento que parece fadado ao fracasso. Mas também mostra a esperança de que as coisas melhorem - e como isso pode acontecer ou não. Esse conto nos mostra que alguns relacionamentos podem ser trabalhos e melhorados com esforço das duas pessoas, já quando apenas uma pessoa está disposta a fazer dar certo, as coisas acabam. Algumas cartas são dolorosas de ler, principalmente ao se identificar, em alguns momentos, com a angústia que a Carrie e David vivem. Aliás, a amizade que Carrie e David desenvolvem é a parte mais linda desse conto, é verdadeira, singela e faz muita diferença na vida deles. O final me surpreendeu demais, tive que ler o parágrafo duas vezes hahahah não esperava pelo plot twist.
A escrita da Taylor como sempre, fluída e bem construída. O nível de inglês de todos os livros da Taylor até agora, no meu ver, é iniciante/intermediário. Bem tranquilo mesmo, com linguagem cotidiana.
Esse conto é uma lição, e vou carregar essa história comigo.
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Anónimo
5.0 out of 5 stars Magnífica historia
Reviewed in Spain on July 21, 2023
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Una pena que esta historia no esté traducida al castellano.
No puedo esconder que la autora es una de mis favoritas, que he leído todos sus libros, y que solo me faltaba este.
Las ganas de querer leerlo ha hecho que, por primera vez, me enfrente a una lectura en inglés y solo diré que merece mucho la pena
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