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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Taylor Jenkins Reid

Start date: August 1, 2023

Finish date: August 31, 2023

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May 27, 2021 Sonia rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2021, gorgeous-girls-book-club

I liked this very much but it would have been a truly great book if she had given the reader more insight to some of the secondary characters.

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Feb 13, 2021 sullen girl rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2021, historical-fiction, lol-i-cried, california-im-coming-home

wow. i have no words.

after how much i loved daisy jones and the six, i was nervous about how this would compare BUT this was even better!

i love how the format allowed for them to really develop and explore the story in more detail. i loved the way TJR wove both evelyn's story and monique's life together. i like how you know off the bat that evelyn isn't a likeable character but she has enough complexity and depth that really makes your root for her and scream at her at the same time.

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Nov 10, 2019 Shayney rated it really liked it · review of another edition

4.75 Stars
For a book I went into not really knowing much about and honestly only reading because I wanted to know what all of the hype and fuss was about, it blew me away. If someone was to describe this book to me, I would’ve probably of shrugged and then have had no intention of actually reading it. So going into it blind was the best thing for me.

I’ve had either a good or bad experience when it comes to the style of these kinds of books and it all boils down to whether the story is there and 4.75 Stars
For a book I went into not really knowing much about and honestly only reading because I wanted to know what all of the hype and fuss was about, it blew me away. If someone was to describe this book to me, I would’ve probably of shrugged and then have had no intention of actually reading it. So going into it blind was the best thing for me.

I’ve had either a good or bad experience when it comes to the style of these kinds of books and it all boils down to whether the story is there and if it’s written well. This has a kind of documentary style, where Evelyn is looking back and discussing her life to a relatively unknown journalist, in order for her to write a biography of her life. I recently read Daisy Jones and the Six, which is also kind of similar but I had two different reactions to it. I didn’t enjoy DJ, maybe because it was trying to squeeze too much all into one book, a vast amount of characters, or just the story itself, but whatever it was I just didn’t enjoy it. However, this was just shy of perfection for me, quite possibly because it did just focus on Evelyn’s life and not a vast number, and boy did she have a fascinating life. I didn’t realise until writing up my review that these two books are written by the same author, so it goes to show how even though one book may not be for you, don’t give up on that author.

It had something, or she had a secret, that kept me hooked for the entirety of the book as I wanted to know why she hated herself and what could be so wrong. I wanted to know more about her character and the life she had lead that brought her to this time in her life. Her character was done well, where most strong female characters are these days in books and it was nice to read that. She wasn’t perfect and she had her flaws, but she admitted to them. It had strong writing and I found any spare time I had to finish this book because of how hooked I was. I can see why it’s so loved.

The only reason I’m not rating it a full five stars is because I’m unsure whether I’d read it again. Not because it’s not good, but because I know everything now and I don’t know if I’d have that same hunger for it a second or third time around. ...more

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Aug 26, 2018 Ellie 9218 rated it really liked it · review of another edition

A fictional exploration of old Hollywood, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo tells the story of Evelyn Hugo, a Hollywood icon, who has refused to give interviews for years. Now, in her late 70’s and her days of gracing the big screen behind her, she has decided to give an exclusive interview. She purposefully selects Monique, an unknown writer at Vivant magazine to write her biography. Monique has never written a novel, much less a biography. And through their time spent together, Evelyn narrates ...more

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Feb 07, 2023 Laura rated it liked it

Overall, I found this book to be an enjoyable read. It was quick and easy - a quintessential beach read (sadly, I did not read this at the beach). Many are fascinated by the Golden Ages of Hollywood, and this book definitely delivers a sneak peek into what living in Hollywood at that time might have been like.

The biggest issue I have with this book is its predictability. (view spoiler) ...more

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Dec 26, 2018 Caitlin rated it really liked it

Shelves: books-for-recs, books-i-still-think-about, girlybookclub-books

A piece of advice for reading this book: pay attention. Don't underestimate it as pop literature. Don't read it during busy moments where you're not fully paying attention. I did that, and I absolutely did NOT see the pivotal twist coming--but, in retrospect, I probably should have. (view spoiler) ...more

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