Stephanie Sullivan: Review - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Review - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

March 03, 2022

TITLE: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

RATING: ★★★★★

Summary (from Goodreads): 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 nears its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.

REVIEW: WOW…such a great story! I’m not ashamed to say I read this book in one day. Once I started I just couldn’t put it down. Taylor Jenkins Reid’s writing is beautiful and flawless, and when she pulled me into this story I was unapologetically HOOKED. Reading about Evelyn Hugo’s life was a constant whirlwind of emotions. That woman could shock and anger me just as easily as she could bring me to tears and break my heart. She is definitely one of those characters who lingers with you long after the last page is turned. I would highly recommend this book to everyone, and I can’t wait to read more of Taylor’s work very soon.