Format: eGalley
Release Date: June 13, 2017
Publisher: Atria
Source: Publisher
Genre: Women's Lit | Literary Fiction
From Taylor Jenkins Reid comes an unforgettable and sweeping novel about one classic film actress’s relentless rise to the top—the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine.
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?
Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband, David, has left her, and her career has stagnated. Regardless of why Evelyn has chosen her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career.
Summoned to Evelyn’s Upper East Side apartment, Monique listens as Evelyn unfurls her story: from making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the late 80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way. As Evelyn’s life unfolds through the decades—revealing a ruthless ambition, an unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love—Monique begins to feel a very a real connection to the actress. But as Evelyn’s story catches up with the present, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.
Filled with emotional insight and written with Reid’s signature talent, this is a fascinating 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 takes—to face the truth.

And for all of Evelyn's awe inspiring life and love story, I also felt an overwhelming sadness, and at times anger towards her and on her behalf. TJReid didn't romanticize Hugo's flaws nor hid it behind the convenience of glamour of her status as a Hollywood icon, Evelyn is as human as you could possibly imagine, you could almost see her bleed through the pages.
This novel is raw and emotionally grating, I felt challenged to find some redemptive quality of Hugo's to absolve her in the end.
I could go wax poetic over how fantastic THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO is but where's the fun in that?! Aside from me boring you, I'd rather you read this for yourself and experience the magic that is Evelyn Hugo.


I have seen so many amazing reviews for this one and here you are excited about it, too. Definitely need to read it.
ReplyDeleteBraine what a riveting review I've seen this novel around and I think its now unanimous that everyone loves it. Thanks its going on my need to read it list.
ReplyDeleteOooh this sounds good!
ReplyDeleteLove the old Hollywood era and this sounds intriguing but I am not sure I want gut wrenching right now.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds interesting, sounds like it had you a little conflicted in places. Fab review girl!
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely my kind of story, Braine. Reminds me of Jackie Collins' first novels, and Barbara Taylor Bradford. Gotta grab this one! Hugs...
ReplyDeleteI haven't read that author but that does sound like an interesting book.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know about this one but it is nice to see your enthousiasm for this one there!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book. Wonderful review. :-)
ReplyDeleteMelanie @ Hot Listens & Rabid Reads
I haven’t heard about this one, but good to know you like it! I love diving into the lives of Hollywood (and old Hollywood too!) stars and this one looks really good. Great review!
ReplyDeleteOh wow. You have to love a book that draws you in like that. Great to hear it!
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