Published: 13, June 2017
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Genres: Bisexual, LGBTQ, Romance, Women's, Fiction, Adult, Love, Drama, Contemporary, Domestic Life, Historical
I was not planning to read this book yet but had to start it a week ago because I am reading a lot of books from this genre these days so I decided to give it a go and I was not disappointed. This book is worth it and deserves all the praise a reader can give.
I think it was too fast and I finished it as if I was in a dream. It is not a bad thing to say about this book and I am saying it as a compliment; I mean it was so good like a good teacher’s classroom where an hour feels like a few minutes. I loved the story because it kind of makes you a part of the story.
Reid excels at creating intriguing, distinctive, and complex relationship dynamics that are entertaining to read about. They're convincing enough that you can suspend your disbelief and immerse yourself in the plot.
Evelyn Hugo's character, I believed, was also quite well-developed. She has such a distinct personality with all of her flaws and practicality that it makes for a far more compelling story than if she were a faultless heroine who always does the right thing. It's also a thematically consistent persona, which makes her feel more real as if she's a real person.
Some parts feel very simple in the story department but still, this novel was very pleasant to read. The author does an excellent job of developing a fully realized and nuanced heroine and placing her in an engaging context. This is a great book to read if you want something light yet with enough content and character development to make it an enjoyable read.
Really recommended to everyone but don’t forget it is for adults only.
Synopsis:
“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.”
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Rating: 95/100
Recommended: 100/100 Yes.
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