The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

“One of my fav books”

“Just finished this book. Holy shit. It’s enticing, personable, funny, sad, but so amazing. Summary: 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. (summary from Goodreads)”

“This book reminded me of a fictionalized version of Ava Gardner: The Secret Conversations and I loved it! Intimate, juicy, heartbreaking. Jenkins really sticks the landing with this one!”

“So I finally read "The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. I think that starting my book-reading journey was a bit daunting, but I kept hearing about this book and had to check it out for myself. This book kept me hooked with every page. I knew a big reveal was coming, but everything leading up to it was just as interesting. As I sit here now writing this, I'm overwhelmed with a rollercoaster of emotions. This book is beautiful and complex, the characters have a way of making you feel like you really knew them and that you could see a piece of yourself in each one - the good and the bad. I highly recommend, and if anyone has thoughts on the book as well i'd love to hear them. Now i'm off to the library for my next book!”

“Recommend this one to a lot of people, read this very quickly!”

“wonderful book !”

“i don't trust a single person who didn't enjoy this book. evelyn, the woman you are!!”