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Wow, those of my friends who recommended this, you knew what you were talking about. When I read the description, I thought I would like it, but I didn't realize I would love it. Taylor Jenkins Reid is a phenomenal story teller and she had me hooked from the very beginning! The format of the story is interview with the idea that the main character will write a biography of Evelyn Hugo. This format works particularly well for this story and as I said, I was completely riveted. In some ways, the s
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I try to read contemporary once in awhile to switch up my reading Genre from time to time. Heard good tell-all tales on this story of a fictional character that's an actor and about her 7 husbands. Evelyn Hugo hires Monique Grant a unpopular writer no one heard of. But Evelyn has her reasons to why she hired Monique. As the story kept going I figured it out long before reveille. But Evelyn lived a interesting life. Marrying for convenience for her career while in love with someone she can't be o
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What a wonderful surprise! I loved this book so much. Old Hollywood, feminism, sexuality - All topics that draw me in. This was a book I just didn't want to stop reading. I love Evelyn and loved the layers we got to know. Just a wonderful book.
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Scrumptious, thought provoking, emotionally captivating, fun to read, interesting, all The adjectives. It's been awhile since I enjoyed a book this much. Using stolen moments to read ...more
Scrumptious, thought provoking, emotionally captivating, fun to read, interesting, all The adjectives. It's been awhile since I enjoyed a book this much. Using stolen moments to read ...more
I loved this story! It’s one of those novels where I feel sad letting it go, or rather, letting Evelyn go.
Evelyn Hugo is a rising star in Hollywood during the 50s and 60s who is a determined woman willing to do whatever it takes to achieve fame and money. Turns out the truth of it is more than meets the eye. Her story, including her 7 marriages, was so engrossing that I read this one in 2 days.
I was intrigued by the fame and celebrity surrounding the main characters. The author successfully use ...more
Evelyn Hugo is a rising star in Hollywood during the 50s and 60s who is a determined woman willing to do whatever it takes to achieve fame and money. Turns out the truth of it is more than meets the eye. Her story, including her 7 marriages, was so engrossing that I read this one in 2 days.
I was intrigued by the fame and celebrity surrounding the main characters. The author successfully use ...more
This was not at all what I was expecting, but I loved it. All of the characters are flawed and complicated, but you still find yourself caring for them.
Great book. Very entertaining. Well written. Loved the storyline. Did not expect the ending. Was definitely surprised lol.
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