The book “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel” by Taylor Jenkins Reid, is a captivating story that follows the life of Hollywood icon, Evelyn Hugo. In this novel, the primary character shares her complex and dramatic life story with an unknown aspiring journalist named Monique Grant. The book delves into a plethora of themes including love, loss, betrayal, sacrifice, and redemption. The novel carries with it an air of mystery that keeps the reader guessing until the end. It is a standalone book and does not need to be read in conjunction with any other series.
“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel” is a magnificently crafted work of fiction that showcases the author’s immense talent for storytelling. The characters are intricately written and feel very real to the reader. One of the most admirable qualities of this book is how the author deals with the complexities of human relationships, particularly the romantic ones. The way the author navigates themes of love, loss, and betrayal is a particularly strong point of this novel.
Evelyn, the central character, is a character that is both flawed and fascinating. She is someone that you find yourself rooting for despite all her shortcomings. The author has done a brilliant job of capturing and revealing what it might be like to be a Hollywood icon in the ’50s and ’60s. The book is a true page-turner from start to finish, and I found myself completely absorbed in the story.
As much as I enjoyed reading “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel,” there were several aspects of the book that did not quite work for me. The biggest issue I had with the book was the repetitive nature of some of the plot points. I felt as though the author spent a lot of time rehashing the same situation over and over again, and it began to detract from the otherwise engrossing story. Additionally, while I appreciated the complexity of the characters, I also found Monique to be somewhat underdeveloped when matched up against Evelyn.
I would recommend “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel” to fans of historical fiction, romance, and mystery novels. The novel is a masterful work of storytelling that paints a vivid picture of an iconic era. The author’s talent for crafting complex characters is impressive, and it makes the book feel like a window into a world we can only imagine. While there were some aspects of the book that didn’t quite work for me, overall, it was an enjoyable and captivating read. Anyone who is a fan of Taylor Jenkins Reid or looking for an exciting new book should definitely check out “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.”
