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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
219 reviews
savvyrosereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I’m sobbing in my bed at 2am as I write this, and I adore this book so much.
Original review (May 2022):
Rating: 5/5 stars
Lowly staff writer Monique Grant is stunned and confused when she is personally requested by aging Hollywood superstar Evelyn Hugo to write an article for Monique’s magazine—and she’s even more confused when Evelyn reveals that what she really wants is for Monique to tell her life (and love) story to the world.
Before picking this one up, I regularly felt like the last person on earth who hadn’t read it, so there’s not much I can say here that hasn’t already been said elsewhere, and you almost certainly don’t need me to convince you to read this one. That said, I’m adding my voice to the chorus to say I absolutely loved this book and all the glowing reviews and rave tributes are 100% correct. It’s a thing of stunning beauty, hilarious wit, and breathtaking heart, and if you haven’t read it yet, you should.
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: historical fiction; LGBTQ+ stories; Hollywood glamour vibes.
CW: Homophobia; misogyny; death (including death of child and death of parent); terminal illness; suicide.
Graphic: Child death, Sexual violence, Death, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Suicide, Car accident, Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Sexism, Misogyny, Terminal illness, Alcoholism, and Physical abuse
madisynn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Abortion, Alcohol, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Biphobia, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, and Homophobia
Minor: Cancer and Car accident
mr_ryancowboy's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Infidelity, Biphobia, Sexual violence, Lesbophobia, Domestic abuse, and Homophobia
Moderate: Cancer, Abortion, Blood, and Alcoholism
marta_06's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Sexual violence and Violence
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Eating disorder
jess_always_reading's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I'm writing this after just finishing this incredible novel and there are still tears drying on my face because THAT ENDING.
If I could rate higher than 5 stars I would, this story is beautiful. Jenkins Reid has crafted a suite of characters that are so completely human, complex and evolving, lovable and flawed. A story of love in all its forms, of survival and the way the wounds of our childhood stay with us. Of the pain of living in hiding and in fear. Of a life filled with love, struggle, and loss.
Lastly, I love the way Jenkins Reid writes Evelyn telling her story. It reads like someone sharing their truths and, in its telling, reveals even more about Evelyn's incredible character.
100/10 would recommend!
Graphic: Alcoholism, Grief, Rape, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Death, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Blood, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Cancer, and Sexism
emilinalilgibby's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
charliechilli's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Addiction, Terminal illness, Car accident, Drug use, Suicide, Sexual violence, Blood, Cancer, Homophobia, Death, Grief, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
lucyhicks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexism, Homophobia, Grief, Abortion, Biphobia, Pregnancy, Misogyny, and Sexual violence
kaleidoscopemoon's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Lesbophobia, Biphobia, Sexual content, Infidelity, Misogyny, Outing, Sexism, Grief, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, Racism, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Lesbophobia, Abortion, and Sexual violence
Minor: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Suicide attempt, Child abuse, and Suicide
k0smyc_lsr's review
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Grief, Suicide, Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual content, and Gaslighting