The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
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4.3 • 226 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The entrancing story of a reclusive Hollywood starlet as she reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine – soon to be a major film on Netflix.
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?
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.
‘Riveting, heart-wrenching, and full of Old Hollywood glamour, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is one of the most captivating reads of 2017.’ Buzzfeed
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
It sounds like a predictable rags-to-riches tale: Evelyn Hugo, a humble daughter of Cuban immigrants, arrives in Hollywood in the '50s and claws her way to the top. Now pushing 80, she picks unknown writer Monique Grant to tell her story—which isn't so predictable after all. Taylor Jenkins Reid’s novel glitters with the drama and scandal you’d expect from a Hollywood tell-all, but it also explores weightier issues like racism and discrimination. This is a tantalising read for those who crave a peek behind the curtains of celebrity and offers an honest perspective on sacrifice and vulnerability.
Customer Reviews
Stunning Evelyn and and no so Monique
With every page more and more I got carried away into the story and into deep care about Evelyn, her love and her truth. And in the same time couldn’t find any compassion to the another main character, Monique, who ‘writes’ Evelyn’s story. Such plain and lacklustre character.
Maybe I would get more into her if I could ‘read’ her articles or maybe there wasn’t need for that because she was a good background for the intense colours of Evelyn. Don’t know.
What I know is that the story is pleasant to read and the story can give you a couple of thoughts to think and a couple of tiers to drop.
Hope you’ll enjoy Evelyn’s path for search of love and piece with herself.
Fabulous
Loved every minute of this book!!
Another great one
Great book, would love to meet Evelyn Hugo