By Taylor Jenkins Reid
OVERVIEW
Monique Grant considers herself to be a low-level, inexperienced writer so when famous Hollywood starlet Evelyn Hugo specifically requests her to write an exclusive article she can’t believe her luck!
In sharing her story with Monique, we learn that Evelyn Hugo is a ruthless and ambitious woman, who strived unapologetically to become a film star. Like most celebrities, her life is filled with numerous scandals; namely seven husbands, surprising friendship and taboo love. While listening to Evelyn’s story, Monique soon learns that her presence there was no coincidence.
MY THOUGHTS
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a powerful book, showing the chaos of love and fame. I loved and hated Evelyn all the way to the end. I couldn’t believe the lengths she went to for her stardom but the love she found left me with tears in my eyes.
If this book teaches us anything it is that love and friendship are complicated and do not have only one definition. The ending comes with an exciting twist that pulls the plot together perfectly. It’s a great read with an unquestionably strong female lead!
Favourite Quotes
“WHEN YOU DIG JUST THE TINIEST BIT BENEATH THE SURFACE, EVERYONE’S LOVE LIFE IS ORIGINAL AND INTERESTING AND NUANCED AND DEFIES ANY EASY DEFINITION..”
TAYLOR JENKINS REID
‘NEVER LET ANYONE MAKE YOU FEEL ORDINARY”
TAYLOR JENKINS REID
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