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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Taylor Jenkins Reid

Start date: July 5, 2023

Finish date: August 2, 2023

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Sep 16, 2023 Hannah Peterson rated it it was amazing

This book is great! It’s more than just storytelling. From the captivating narrative to the richly developed characters, Taylor Jenkins Reid weaves a tale that immerses readers in the glamorous yet complex world of Hollywood's golden age. It’s hard to believe it isn’t true at times! Evelyn Hugo's journey is not just about fame and fortune, but about love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of authenticity. It's an exploration of human desires and the price of ambition with twists and turns! ...more

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Apr 16, 2020 mcnaughtreading rated it it was amazing

The glamorous and scandalous life of Evelyn Hugo has been fascinating the public for decades. Now the aging star is finally ready to spill all the tea about her life and her many marriages and her truth.

I’m just crying on the couch after this book kind of destroyed me, it’s totally fine. If you want complex well developed flawed characters and to leave a book feeling emotionally ruined and yet also inspired by the beauty of love and truth and magical writing then The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hug ...more

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Jul 14, 2023 Katharine rated it it was ok

I found this book to lack depth in both the story line and the characters themselves. The author touched on SO many important topics that deserved to be discussed but ended up just being glossed over. The plot felt rushed and predictable, which is a bummer- I felt like it could have been so juicy!

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Apr 25, 2020 Olivia rated it really liked it

This book really, really surprised me! It was not what I thought it was at all, which I think is a super clever trick by the author. I ended up liking it very much!

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