NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Discover the word-of-mouth hit hailed by Ann Patchett as “A cause for celebration”—an intimate novel about the transformative power of the written word and the beauty of slowing down to reconnect with the people we love.“Masterful is the pace at which Evans fills in the blanks of her protagonist’s life.”—Frank Bruni, The New York Times“I cried more than once as I witnessed this brilliant woman come to understand herself more deeply.”—Florence Knapp, author of The NamesLONGLISTED FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE • A PBS TOP SUMMER BOOK • LIBRARYREADS PICK OF THE MONTH“Imagine, the letters one has sent out into the world, the letters received back in turn, are like the pieces of a magnificent puzzle. . . . Isn’t there something wonderful in that, to think that a story of one’s life is preserved in some way, that this very letter may one day mean something, even if it is a very small thing, to someone?”Filled with knowledge that only comes from a life fully lived, The Correspondent is a gem of a novel about the power of finding solace in literature and connection with people we might never meet in person. It is about the hubris of youth and the wisdom of old age, and the mistakes and acts of kindness that occur during a lifetime.Sybil Van Antwerp has throughout her life used letters to make sense of the world and her place in it. Most mornings, around half past ten, Sybil sits down to write letters—to her brother, to her best friend, to the president of the university who will not allow her to audit a class she desperately wants to take, to Joan Didion and Larry McMurtry to tell them what she thinks of their latest books, and to one person to whom she writes often yet never sends the letter.Sybil expects her world to go on as it always has—a mother, grandmother, wife, divorcee, distinguished lawyer, she has lived a very full life. But when letters from someone in her past force her to examine one of the most painful periods of her life, she realizes that the letter she has been writing over the years needs to be read and that she cannot move forward until she finds it in her heart to offer forgiveness.Sybil Van Antwerp’s life of letters might be “a very small thing,” but she also might be one of the most memorable characters you will ever read.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Discover the word-of-mouth hit hailed by Ann Patchett as “A cause for celebration”—an intimate novel about the transformative power of the written word and the beauty of slowing down to reconnect with the people we love.“Masterful is the pace at which Evans fills in the blanks of her protagonist’s life.”—Frank Bruni, The New York Times“I cried more than once as I witnessed this brilliant woman come to understand herself more deeply.”—Florence Knapp, author of The NamesLONGLISTED FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE • A PBS TOP SUMMER BOOK • LIBRARYREADS PICK OF THE MONTH“Imagine, the letters one has sent out into the world, the letters received back in turn, are like the pieces of a magnificent puzzle. . . . Isn’t there something wonderful in that, to think that a story of one’s life is preserved in some way, that this very letter may one day mean something, even if it is a very small thing, to someone?”Filled with knowledge that only comes from a life fully lived, The Correspondent is a gem of a novel about the power of finding solace in literature and connection with people we might never meet in person. It is about the hubris of youth and the wisdom of old age, and the mistakes and acts of kindness that occur during a lifetime.Sybil Van Antwerp has throughout her life used letters to make sense of the world and her place in it. Most mornings, around half past ten, Sybil sits down to write letters—to her brother, to her best friend, to the president of the university who will not allow her to audit a class she desperately wants to take, to Joan Didion and Larry McMurtry to tell them what she thinks of their latest books, and to one person to whom she writes often yet never sends the letter.Sybil expects her world to go on as it always has—a mother, grandmother, wife, divorcee, distinguished lawyer, she has lived a very full life. But when letters from someone in her past force her to examine one of the most painful periods of her life, she realizes that the letter she has been writing over the years needs to be read and that she cannot move forward until she finds it in her heart to offer forgiveness.Sybil Van Antwerp’s life of letters might be “a very small thing,” but she also might be one of the most memorable characters you will ever read.
Popular Reviews(7)
Reviewed by Joana🫧 I had such high hopes for #TheCorrespondent 💌 I was genuinely excited to start reading it, and the idea of discovering a story through letters and emails sounded so interesting. Unfortunately, I ended up feeling a little disappointed 🥲 But well…let’s start with some positive thoughts💭 I really enjoyed the letter-and-email format. There’s something special about getting to know characters through their written words, seeing their thoughts unfold, and discovering what they choose to share with others💌 Another thing I genuinely appreciated was the number of thought-provoking quotes throughout the book. Some of them really made me stop, reflect, and rethink certain things about life✨ I also have to say that the last 80 pages were much more enjoyable for me! The story finally started to pull me in, and I found myself much more invested than I had been for most of the book🙌🏼 That being said, I struggled quite a bit with Sybil🙃 I found her deeply unlikable at times, and her constant complaining became exhausting for me🙈 I understand that characters don’t have to be perfect or even likable, but I struggled to connect with her or feel invested in her journey… I also found myself getting lost among all the people mentioned throughout the letters. There were so many names and connections to keep track of that I sometimes lost sight of who was who, which made it harder to stay immersed in the story🥲 So yeah, long story short, I can absolutely appreciate the idea behind this book, and some of its quotes will genuinely stay with me🥰However, I think my expectations were simply too high. I was excited to dive into this story, but for most of the reading experience, I struggled to connect with both the main character and the narrative itself….💔 . . . . Rating : 3⭐️ Spice : 0🌶️ Recommendation : ❌
Reviewed by MichelleIch lese selten Briefromane. Doch dieser hier zieht sich über einige Jahre, hunderte von Briefe werden verfasst, so viele verschiedene Personen eingeführt. Und doch sitzt man immer ganz nah neben Sybil, während sie ihre innigsten Gedanken aufs Papier bringt. Das war mal was anderes! 👌
Reviewed by Veerle UllrickAm liebsten hätte ich mit Sybil Van Antwerp Briefe geschrieben
Reviewed by chiara 🌼konnte irgendwie keine nähe zur protagonistin aufbauen
Reviewed by tobygmy heart 😩