The Correspondent by Virginia Evans review – immensely enjoyable return of the epistolary novel The epistolary novel has long been a staple of literary fiction, but its popularity has waxed and waned over the years.
With Virginia Evans' debut The Correspondent making waves on both sides of the Atlantic, it's clear that this traditional form still has much to offer readers.
A Return to Intimacy In an era dominated by Instagram perfect narratives and self aggrandizing memoirs, The Correspondent 's focus on the private lives of its characters is a welcome respite.