The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel
By Taylor Jenkins Reid
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” is an enthralling novel written by the author of Daisy Jones & The Six. The story revolves around a legendary Hollywood film actress, Evelyn Hugo, who is aging and reclusive. She decides to reveal the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life to an unknown magazine reporter, Monique Grant. Monique, who is going through a rough patch in her personal and professional life, is chosen by Evelyn for the job and is left wondering why she and why now?
As Monique listens to Evelyn’s story, she becomes captivated by the actress’s relentless rise to the top, the risks she took, the loves she lost and the secrets she kept. The novel takes the reader on a journey from the glamour and glitz of Hollywood in the 1950s to the harsh realities of the present day. The author paints a vivid picture of the ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship and forbidden love that Evelyn had to endure.
The novel also explores the relationship between Evelyn and Monique as the latter starts to feel a very real connection to the legendary star. However, as the story nears its conclusion, it becomes clear that Evelyn’s life intersects with Monique’s in tragic and irreversible ways.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a heart-wrenching and beautiful novel that speaks to Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor in us all. The author’s writing is captivating and it’s hard to put the book down. The novel is a mesmerizing journey through the splendor of old Hollywood and into the harsh realities of the present day. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the story is filled with twists and turns that will keep the reader on the edge of their seat.
One of the book’s strengths is its ability to delve into the complexities of relationships and the human experience. The author explores the themes of ambition, love, and the cost of fame, and the reader will find themselves questioning their own values and beliefs.
Overall, “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” is a must-read for fans of Hollywood fiction and for anyone looking for a captivating and thought-provoking novel. It is “Tinseltown drama at its finest” and will leave the reader feeling both heartbroken and inspired.