The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel
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By Taylor Jenkins Reid
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
“If you’re looking for a book to take on holiday this summer, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo has got all the glitz and glamour to make it a perfect beach read.” —Bustle
From the New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & the Six—an entrancing and “wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet” (PopSugar) as she reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine.
Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?
Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career.
Summoned to Evelyn’s luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the ‘80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn’s story near its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.
“Heartbreaking, yet beautiful” (Jamie Blynn, Us Weekly), The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is “Tinseltown drama at its finest” (Redbook): a mesmerizing journey through the splendor of old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it means—and what it costs—to face the truth.
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Our book group enjoyed this fascinating historical read.
I COULD not put this book down!
A different book to what I would normally read. Fell in love with the character of Evelyn Hugo.
Powerful story of how she changed to fit what everyone else wanted from her. Loved the twist too that brought it all together.
Very easy and entertaining reading that romps along nicely in a very undemanding way. It's predictable and safe and a great holiday read.
What a page turner, you want to read a little more and end up reading the entire book.
It very well portrayed the LGBTQ+ community at that time and how it has changed in terms of acceptance and fighting for rights.
Each character is so well portrayed, you feel deeply for all of them and their experience - especially Evelyn.
I would recommend it to any of my friends
Predictable plot twist but the writing was enthralling. Couldn’t put it down despite the fact I knew what was coming
Dreamy ad perfect for a calming hour with a cuppa. The narrative switches quite quickly which keeps a reader engaged.
An intriguing story, that shows highs and lows of the Hollywood lifestyle. I loved the character of Evelyn Hugo.
Read this book in one sitting, I was hooked from the first page. Plenty of questions about attitudes of the day, Hollywood ‘glamour’, ambition and love. Great holiday read.
This is the fictional account of a star from Hollywood. I love the glamourous era of old Hollywood, this story however shows behind the scenes and the emotional trauma which the stars had to go through.
Written as a retrospective account of the Evelyn's life, it retells her story through her many husbands. A very contemporary subject dealt within this story, but i would imagine very true of the choices people were forced to make.
Would definitely recommend this, a great page turner with a twist at the end which sent me reeling.
