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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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 jump-start her career.
Summoned to Evelyn's luxurious Manhattan apartment, Monique listens in fascination as Evelyn 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 nears its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique's own in tragic and irreversible ways.
✨My Opinion✨
Wow. This was an amazing book. I would have given 10 stars if I could have. I was drawn in from the get go and it kept me in a choke hold until the very last word. The characters are rich and vibrant. The plot is beautifully structured and executed. I definitely like it more than Malibu Rising, but I respect how all of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s writing intersects. I will be buying this book for my shelf, for sure!
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 jump-start her career.
Summoned to Evelyn's luxurious Manhattan apartment, Monique listens in fascination as Evelyn 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 nears its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique's own in tragic and irreversible ways.
✨My Opinion✨
Wow. This was an amazing book. I would have given 10 stars if I could have. I was drawn in from the get go and it kept me in a choke hold until the very last word. The characters are rich and vibrant. The plot is beautifully structured and executed. I definitely like it more than Malibu Rising, but I respect how all of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s writing intersects. I will be buying this book for my shelf, for sure!