Name: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
ISBN: 9781501139239

Taylor Jenkins Reid

"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 in the journalism community is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?"

A Novel

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Julie

Holly 

Silvia

Jolien De Landsheer

Alessia (Taylor's version) 

𝑂𝑑𝑖𝑙𝑒

Natalia Melike

Maria M

Rafaela Sousa

Isabella Betancourt

Stephanie 

Grace Bennett

Céline Hugo

Maisha Prather

Margarida Santos

People think that intimacy is about sex. 

theellegirl

Caitlin Madden

Franzi

grace hall 

Mandy

stephie

Carly Veile 

You wonder what it must be like to be a man, to be so confident that the final say is yours. 

Emilia Vulliamy

Draculelle

Nour

(Bre)anne✨

myldaa

Mary

Make them pay you what they would pay a white man. 

Andrea

Dany

Hana 

giuli

Srijita Sarkar 

Tiana Coates

Vivien Luisa Seifert

Lindsay

Jess

“If you are intolerable, let me be the one to tolerate you”

emma bott

Someone

Kylie Conklin

Katyayini Singh

Mila

Lara owens 

rebecca

valentina

Kristina Cole

vittoria

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. This is 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.

liked it more than I expected! still most likely overhyped but that ending was awesomeee

Sarah H

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.

Clearly more people are feeling empathy for Evelyn than Celia, but I don’t roll that way. I’m fully on Celia’s side. Sure yes, when you read it from Evelyn‘s perspective you want to empathize with her. But I can’t imagine being the lady you see your partner constantly fucking everyone alongside you. Also what in the fucking bi stereotype is this book. I’m sorry, I know that this took place at a diff time. But ah I can’t stand the cheating. Also yknow fuck Harry. For getting behind the wheel drunk and the driving himself and Monique’s dad into a tree. Fuck the cheating. Fuck Evelyn Hugo for letting Monique’s dad be the fall guy. Fuck everyone. I was angry for so much of this book, and it’s crazy. I think my anger stems from the liberty of being open about my sexuality I suppose. And the fact that my morals are against cheating. I’m also bi. I also can’t come out but I’d never stoop to cheating. And that’s why I’ll never understand Evelyn Hugo or the many men who all used each other for something. 

Edit: I forgot about the part where Celia fucking refuses to acknowledge that Evelyn is bisexual. The bi erasure is a very big thing even today. But they were so goddamn toxic. 

Keira 💫

Clearly more people are feeling empathy for Evelyn than Celia, but I don’t roll that way. I’m fully on Celia’s side. Sure yes, when you read it from Evelyn‘s perspective you want to empathize with her. But I can’t imagine being the lady you see your partner constantly fucking everyone alongside you. Also what in the fucking bi stereotype is this book. I’m sorry, I know that this took place at a diff time. But ah I can’t stand the cheating. Also yknow fuck Harry. For getting behind the wheel drunk and the driving himself and Monique’s dad into a tree. Fuck the cheating. Fuck Evelyn Hugo for letting Monique’s dad be the fall guy. Fuck everyone. I was angry for so much of this book, and it’s crazy. I think my anger stems from the liberty of being open about my sexuality I suppose. And the fact that my morals are against cheating. I’m also bi. I also can’t come out but I’d never stoop to cheating. And that’s why I’ll never understand Evelyn Hugo or the many men who all used each other for something. 

Edit: I forgot about the part where Celia fucking refuses to acknowledge that Evelyn is bisexual. The bi erasure is a very big thing even today. But they were so goddamn toxic. 

TIKTOK SENSATION “Riveting, heart-wrenching, and full of Old Hollywood glamour” BuzzFeed “This wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet and her tumultuous Tinseltown journey comes with unexpected twists and the most satisfying of drama.” PopSugar From the author of Daisy Jones & The Six in which a legendary film actress 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. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a mesmerizing journey through the splendour 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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Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Regan Martin

Wonderfully written with the right amount of plot twists and moral conundrums. Enjoyed this one from beginning to end like any Taylor Jenkins Reid book! 

Sarah Wilson

"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 in the journalism community is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?"--Amazon.com.

This is my favorite book of all times hands down! Everything about it. The writing, storyline, the ending! Gosh it was so dang good! Can’t wait to read more by TJR ❤️

Leidy Ramirez

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. Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. But she 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. 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.

When the focus was on Monique, the zest of the reading backed back a bit. But still i was so caught in, the complexity of Evelyn, all the relationship made me asking for more and more. I dont remember the last time i finished a book within two days... 

Agnese

lovely story very cool things to be said. i like that the same things that push evelyn to stardom also hold her back. but monique is saur annoying so i had to take off 1.1 stars.

vindhya

She’s an icon, she’s a diva, she’s Evelyn Hugo! 

I love how perfectly flawed Evelyn is as a character and this book in its last few chapters had me hooked 

daniela

She’s an icon, she’s a diva, she’s Evelyn Hugo! 

I love how perfectly flawed Evelyn is as a character and this book in its last few chapters had me hooked 

Esmeralda

an easy and entertaining read though some parts felt rush to consume emotionally. 

teia

A real look into tumultuous lovers and greedy traitors. Portrays the rawness of soulmates and the place true bestfriends play in our - even celebrities - lives. With many twists and turns this book will keep you turning the page! 

Siri 

best of the best, i will spend my life reading this book <3

𓇼 ⋆.˚ 𓆝⋆.˚ 𓇼o

i had no idea how much i would come to adore evelyn. made me cry. the pursuit of something so often overshadows the destination 

Banyan

This was my 2nd time reading this novel. The second time was for my senior book club. I enjoyed just as much the 2nd time around. 

Georgia Adams

I actually really enjoyed this book. It was a super quick read - mainly because I couldn’t put it down! I can see this being adapted for the big screen so easily - it’s an easy book to visualise. 

Although I predicted the ending, I loved the structure of the book and how it was divided per husband — even though they’re not really the focus. 

Surprisingly, I think it dealt with some big topics pretty well for the time it was set in. 

My biggest gripe with it was the lack of storyline about the daughter. I think it lost some believability because of it.

If you’re going on holiday, or need to switch off, I recommend a read!  

Anisah Osman Britton

I actually really enjoyed this book. It was a super quick read - mainly because I couldn’t put it down! I can see this being adapted for the big screen so easily - it’s an easy book to visualise. 

Although I predicted the ending, I loved the structure of the book and how it was divided per husband — even though they’re not really the focus. 

Surprisingly, I think it dealt with some big topics pretty well for the time it was set in. 

My biggest gripe with it was the lack of storyline about the daughter. I think it lost some believability because of it.

If you’re going on holiday, or need to switch off, I recommend a read!  

Evelyn Hugo is a movie icon from the 60’s , she tells the story of her road to become and maintain her title as the best even if that meant to break her own heart so many times . 

Sarah Salamut 

Liv Harman 

This book is just so amazing and fantastic. It made me believe that it was real because of how beautifully and realistically written this book is. I did cry a lot while reading the most parts of these book. An eye-opener, heartbreaking, and very inspiring book.

gurlene 

Nika Khoshdel

i think what i enjoyed most about this book more than the sapphic aspects of it was the different kinds of relationships it conveyed with every marriage. i know it's obvious that harry's was the most impactful, but it had the chapters i loved the most. 

i love how the book showed that platonic relationships are as complex as romantic ones, and i love how evelyn's vulnerability differed when she was with celia, coming from a place of love and passion, while with harry, it was from having a deep understanding of each other and visibility. 

i would love to read this again some time in the future with hopes that i get to pick up things i wasn't able to today.

jayra

i think what i enjoyed most about this book more than the sapphic aspects of it was the different kinds of relationships it conveyed with every marriage. i know it's obvious that harry's was the most impactful, but it had the chapters i loved the most. 

i love how the book showed that platonic relationships are as complex as romantic ones, and i love how evelyn's vulnerability differed when she was with celia, coming from a place of love and passion, while with harry, it was from having a deep understanding of each other and visibility. 

i would love to read this again some time in the future with hopes that i get to pick up things i wasn't able to today.

Taylor Jenkins Reid writes fantastic novels, omg!

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo A Novel