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    The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel

    By Taylor Jenkins Reid

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    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

    “If you’re looking for a book to take on holiday this summer, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo has got all the glitz and glamour to make it a perfect beach read.” —Bustle

    From the New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & the Six—an entrancing and “wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet” (PopSugar) as she reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine.

    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 jumpstart her career.

    Summoned to Evelyn’s luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress 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 near its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.

    “Heartbreaking, yet beautiful” (Jamie Blynn, Us Weekly), The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is “Tinseltown drama at its finest” (Redbook): a mesmerizing journey through the splendor of old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it means—and what it costs—to face the truth.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWashington Square Press
    Release dateJun 13, 2017
    ISBN9781501139246
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    Taylor Jenkins Reid

    Taylor Jenkins Reid is the New York Times bestselling author of seven novels, including Malibu Rising, Daisy Jones & The Six, and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their daughter.

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    Reviews for The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

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    • 3/5
      After reading all the rave reviews I decided to pick it up. Having now read it I stumped at what all the rave was about. Evelyn Hugo wants her true story told by a junior level columnist who by a very contrived storyline has a relationship to Hugo's story. This took seven husbands to get to this punchline and you wonder why I needed all seven to get to this point. Furthermore the tie to Monique, the chosen writer, is little more than a side plot to Evelyn's secret real life. I gave it 3 stars only because Jenkins-Reid writing style is good.
    • 5/5
      Fascinating story of Evelyn Hugo and her seven husbands, who was her favorite, who was the one she wished she kept, did she love any of them Evelyn decides to spill the beans on her life in Hollywood, a story that had never been told. A really great read, with interesting characters.
    • 4/5
      The glamor of old Hollywood with interesting characters. This is a story of loyalty friendship, love, and sometimes betrayal: What people will do for the sake of fame.
    • 4/5
      4.5 rating and over 1 million reviews so I thought it had to be amazing. I am a bit underwhelmed.

      This is a romance novel. Does Evelyn live happily ever after with her one true love? Or the other true love? Or another true love?

      There is a twist at the end that I did not figure out.
    • 4/5
      Wow. Nice twist in the end. Also learned a lot about the history of being gay in the US. Very scary that some people want these times back.
    • 3/5
      A quick read. Well written, interesting story. Lots of attention paid to clothes and interiors, visuals. The style reminded me a bit of Judith Krantz, particularly The jewels of Tessa Kent. The narrative frame is a journalist interviewing an aging Hollywood superstar in the present time, but the bulk of the novel is dedicated to the rags-to riches story of the superstar from her humble beginnings in New York in the 50'es up until present time. Some attempt at adding layers with issues of identity both in the historical and the present time storyline - including issues of class, race and sexuality.
    • 4/5
      HATED the journalist which is why I rated it less - found her so presumptuous, arrogant and misguided. Her rage towards Evelyn over "the incident" was over the top.

      Evelyn was great. I did shed a tear or two.
    • 4/5
      A fun listen of old Hollywood! They threw in everything including the kitchen sink!
    • 4/5
      Evelyn Hugo is willing to disclose the many secrets of her long career full of scandals and highly- publicized heartbreaks. However, she will only discuss her life with one author; Monique, a relatively- inexperienced journalist. Why Monique? How can the story of Evelyn Hugo’s scandalous only be told through one underqualified journalist? The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a historic fiction that breaks many glass ceilings and social expectations with its several successful women, inter-racial couplings, and sexualities. Taylor Jenkins Reid wrote such an immersive story the reader easily forgets to ask “Why Monique?” Due to Monique’s minimal character development and story line, it appears the question is intentionally forgotten. Taylor is very clear on the points of view and distinction between past and present.
    • 5/5
      Evelyn Hugo has had seven husbands, but who is her great love? This was a very enjoyable read with likeable characters and lots of good takeaways.
    • 4/5
      At first I thought this novel was going to be fluff, a Harlequin . But I was enjoying it. Then I started really getting into the story and became fascinated by Evelyn Hugo and her complicated very interesting life. Why is she telling her life story to Monique Grant? We find it allOut in the end and it’s a deeply satisfying ending.This novel tells us that no one is all good or all bad. life is complex and living in this world with other people in it takes work. Monique writing Evelyn’s biography is enthralled, furious, confused, heartbroken, disappointed , shocked and uncomfortable . And I , the reader, am too along with a lot to think about.
    • 4/5
      4,2 stars

      A curious book. Emotional but complex. A lot of dislikeable characters with relatable emotions. Started off really not enjoying this but came around in the end. I'm not entirely sure if I agree with the message of what is justified in the pursuit of personal gain but I do agree with the notion that we are capable of abandoning our morals pretty fast when it comes to protecting the people we care about.
    • 2/5
      An aging reclusive Hollywood star, Evelyn Hugo, tells her life story to a young journalist, Monique Grant, a relatively unknown journalist. Monique is suspicious about the reason she has been chosen to write Evelyn’s official biography. This book reads as one giant soap opera – multiple marriages, cheating, divorces, lesbian relationships, lots of gossip, sex for favors, pregnancy, abortion, car accidents, and drug-related incidents. There is a lot of sexual content, written in a graphic manner. It gets extremely repetitive. I feel lukewarm about it. It is just too melodramatic for my taste. Others loved it but it’s not for me.
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed this book. It was an entertaining read of an actress who is hard to love but you like her anyways. She had an incredibly colourful life and I loved the development of the characters that came in and out of her life. Great twist at the end that I didn't see coming. Well written and a great read.
    • 5/5
      Oh. My. God. This book is extremely well-written. I didn't want to put it down and I never wanted it to end. So much fun. Perfection *chefs kiss*
    • 4/5
      Not quite up-and-coming journalist Monique Grant gets the chance of a lifetime to interview famous movie star Evelyn Hugo. But a typical interview isn't Evelyn's plan.

      Early on (and throughout the book) we get "teasers" that soon Monique will know all Evelyn's secrets, and that she won't think quite so highly of Evelyn once she knows all. Early in the book I really rolled my eyes at this, but then I was immediately pulled into the story.

      Wonderful, wonderful book!
    • 4/5
      unpredictable; a bit intriguing.
    • 4/5
      This was an intriguing read - and I can understand why it is a popular book. I enjoyed the mystery aspect but I was not a super fan of either of the main characters. So it fell just a tad bit flat for me there. I liked Monique's mom, though!
    • 5/5
      I listened to this first, only reading it months later because it was a book club book. Listening has made it ponderous with too long descriptions. Reading it I could skim those and get to the storyline quicker, thus enjoying it more. Beautiful seductive Evelyn grew up in poverty and escaped by using her body and her wits to get to Hollywood. She was always looking for someone to love her and she found it in an actress. However in the 50’s and 60’s lesbian lovers were a sure fire way to end a Hollywood actress’s career. Her happiest is when she married her male producer friend and her lover married the producer’s male lover. The foursome were seen together frequently withou people knowing the truth. The twist in this book comes at the end. We’ve heard Evelyn’s story as told to her biographer, then we hear why she chose this particular woman to write her story. Entertaining book.
    • 4/5
      I really liked this book! Fun, well written, thoughtful and dishy.
    • 4/5
      Evelyn Hugo reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took , the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine. Again and reclusive Hollywood icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous life. When she chooses unknown journalist Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique. Why her? Why now?
    • 5/5
      Captivating with an unexpected twist
    • 5/5
      The plot twist was phenomenal! A scandalous emotional roller coaster.
    • 5/5
      I absolutely loved it! Couldn't put it down, so well done.
    • 5/5
      Riveting story broken down into bite size chapters that chronicles the cost of living behind a curated image in order to achieve ones dreams.
    • 5/5
      No words enough to describe how amazing this book is, I do not think I will ever be able to forget this master piece.
      If you are thinking on reading it, just do it, you won't regret it.
    • 5/5
      Such an attention graving book. Just with the storyline starts to slow down the author pulls you back in. If you enjoy romance, scandal and old Hollywood then you’d enjoy this.
    • 5/5
      Love this book. The writing, character development, and the important themes were all a welcome and enjoyable distraction.
    • 5/5
      sobbing shaking and crying … evelyn is sooooo me and idk if i love that or hate that
    • 5/5
      SO GOOD. This book had me at the edge of my seat for the past two days. The character development is truly incredible - I found myself rooting for a character only to hate them later on but then love them too. The story brings out the realistic element of being human so beautifully. 10/10 recommend!