by Reid Taylor Jenkins
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“Riveting, heart-wrenching, and full of Old Hollywood glamour, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is one of the most captivating reads of ...
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I loved this book! Evelyn was a such a strong, powerful character, even though she was a woman in male dominated old Hollywood. She was flawed, but you still had to love her. She lived unapologetically. You rooted for her. Her character was so well developed. There was so much dimension to this book. I never guessed the twist at the end.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was one of the best books I’ve read in a very long time, I couldn’t put it down. A story with so many twists.
Taylor Jenkins Reid is such an amazing writer, she keeps you turning the pages until you’re finished with the book. The protagonist, Evelyn Hugo is such an incredible character that you will love but also hate because of her poor decisions. I found myself so invested in her life story. Every character in the book is interesting and does not leave you disappointed. The twist at the end was surprising and tied it all together very well!! Loved it
Lovedlovedloved this story! Loved old Hollywood, gut wrenching personal story!
promises an exciting end and doesnt deliver. other than that it was a fine story
This is a great book club! I didn’t want to put the book down. Each husband, has its own story and opens your mind to how every love story has its ups and downs. This book while being easy to read, it also makes you think about different relationships and the struggles one faces. Sacrificing your wishes for the love of another.
Honestly, my heart broke so much for Evelyn. The ending tore me apart.
Fun and easy read! Really makes you think about think about how true stories are when it comes to celebs
So well written! Once you start you can jot put it down. I loved it!!
We all enjoyed the book.....and truly believe getting to the top in Hollywood is a real grind.
From the beginning, there is this huge sense of tension built between Monique and Evelyn since one half of the pair remains in the dark to why she is chosen for this incredible opportunity. In the end when the secret is revealed, the scene is fraught with so much emotion that I both gasped and cried. The main narrative has the reader living through Evelyn’s history which is a tangled web between her relationship with love of her life intertwined with these marriages born from convenience. It is all so beautifully done. I loved this book.
I enjoyed this book and can’t wait for Netflix to make a movie of it.
Evelyn Hugo is a Hollywood icon from the 1950’s - 2017. She has hired an unknown writer Monique Gran, to write her authorized autobiography to be published after her death. Monique has no idea why she was chosen but accept this opportunity. The interviews take only a few weeks and Evelyn states that not only will all of Monique’s questions be answered, but by the end Monique will come to hate Evelyn.
The author brings to life the glitz and glamour of old Hollywood in a riveting story.
My all time favourite book. Over a year after reading it it’s still my all number 1. TJR is an amazing story teller.
I thought this would be a fun book about Hollywood and their above average lifestyle but this was far from it. Instead it was about a secret life disguised by Hollywood antics.
“Isn’t it awfully convenient. That when men make the rules, the one thing that’s looked down on the most is the one thing that would bear them the greatest thread? Imagine if every single woman on the llenar wanted something in exchange when she gave up her body. You’d all be ruling the place. An armed populace. Only men like me would stand a chance against you and that’s the las thing those assholes want, a world run by people like you and me.”
This was easily the best book I’ve ever read. I don’t know why it took me so long to finally read it.
Basically I can’t even express how and why I loved this book. It was literally perfect. The topics it covered are topics that I am passionate about and the way it presented and expounded on them is one of the many reasons why I loved him so much.
I already knew that there’s more that a type of love but this book just made me realize that you’re soulmate it’s not necessary your partner.
PS: There’s only one quote because I was about to put like the whole book (it was THAT good).
PPS: i think I’ll add more quotes any time I get back to the book.
Evelyn was a villain in her own story. She was a martyr and many of the tragedies she endured were at the cost of her own actions. TJR always develops her characters beautifully so many of the “twists” were foreshadowed quite nicely if you were paying attention. Didn’t figure out the plot twist with the dad, but knew it had to do with him somehow.
I liked this book because it had so much to uncover, but the way they created the main character was genius! She became such an inspiring strong female character! The plot twist at the end was definitely intriguing and well developed! I do think it felt a bit rushed towards the end.
Loved this book. My jaw was constantly dropping with each page turned. It just kept going and going! Loved the story of Evelyn through and through.
Made me think that you you really don’t know what someone else is going through
Talk about covering some heavy topics in such a fantastic way, from sexuality, stardom, abuse, love, loss, and euthanasia. I’m not sure where to even begin, but suffice it to say I really enjoyed this book. When she talks about the devastating luxury of panic…it hit home for me. I think that happened for me when my dad died. I didn’t have the luxury of panicking or feeling because I needed to stay focused and make sure things got done for him and those around me. The book was done very tastefully. I am a fan.
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