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The Correspondent
by Virginia Evans
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The Correspondent is written entirely through letters and was an absolute joy to read—especially all the letters to real authors woven throughout. It felt like such a treat for any book lover.
But don’t be fooled into thinking it’s just a lighthearted correspondence. Along with the literal laugh out loud moments are some really moving themes - grief after losing a child, the devastation of war, the challenges of growing older, infertility, and enduring friendships.
If you loved The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, you’ll definitely enjoy this one; The Correspondent has that same heart, humor, and depth. The full cast audiobook is fantastic, bringing every character to life perfectly.
I already miss Sybil, Rosalie, Theo, Harry - everyone! I felt right at home in this story and am a little heartbroken to say goodbye. Obviously, this was a Top 10 (Top 5?! Yes.) of 2025 for me.
But don’t be fooled into thinking it’s just a lighthearted correspondence. Along with the literal laugh out loud moments are some really moving themes - grief after losing a child, the devastation of war, the challenges of growing older, infertility, and enduring friendships.
If you loved The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, you’ll definitely enjoy this one; The Correspondent has that same heart, humor, and depth. The full cast audiobook is fantastic, bringing every character to life perfectly.
I already miss Sybil, Rosalie, Theo, Harry - everyone! I felt right at home in this story and am a little heartbroken to say goodbye. Obviously, this was a Top 10 (Top 5?! Yes.) of 2025 for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, War
Minor: Cancer, Infertility