The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Books | Fiction / Women
4.4
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Taylor Jenkins Reid
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK SENSATION SOON TO BE A NETFLIX FILM 'Riveting, heart-wrenching and full of Old Hollywood glamour' BuzzFeed'This wildly addictive journey of a reclusive Hollywood starlet and her tumultuous Tinseltown journey comes with unexpected twists and the most satisfying of drama' PopSugarFrom the author of Daisy Jones & The Six in which a legendary film actress reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine. Aging and 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? Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career. 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 near its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a mesmerizing journey through the splendour of old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it means and what it costs to face the truth.
Historical Fiction
Lgbtq+
Tearjerkers
Romance
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Author
Taylor Jenkins Reid
Pages
400
Publisher
Simon & Schuster UK
Published Date
2021-10-14
ISBN
1398515701 9781398515703
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"This novel is truly beautiful. I was misled to believe that this book was merely a love story. It’s so much more than that. It’s a novel about all kinds of love (romantic, platonic, familial, etc.), the price of fame, and above all, truth and the importance of living life truthfully in order to find happiness. I was unsure if this novel was was going to live up to its life-altering reputation, but, as I reached the truly jaw-dropping ending, I found myself understanding what all the hype was about. Go into this book as blind as possible. It is a stunning whirlwind."
"This novel is truly beautiful. I was misled to believe that this book was merely a love story. It’s so much more than that. It’s a novel about all kinds of love (romantic, platonic, familial, etc.), the price of fame, and above all, truth and the importance of living life truthfully in order to find happiness. I was unsure if this novel was was going to live up to its life-altering reputation, but, as I reached the truly jaw-dropping ending, I found myself understanding what all the hype was about. Go into this book as blind as possible. It is a stunning whirlwind."
"This novel is truly beautiful. I was misled to believe that this book was merely a love story. It’s so much more than that. It’s a novel about all kinds of love (romantic, platonic, familial, etc.), the price of fame, and above all, truth and the importance of living life truthfully in order to find happiness. I was unsure if this novel was going to live up to its life-altering reputation, but, as I reached the truly jaw-dropping ending, I found myself understanding what all the hype was about. Go into this book as blind as possible. It is a stunning whirlwind."
"WOOOOW! This book deserves everything!! The writing is immaculate!!! I have so many favorite quotes from this book. Her journey is incredible and complex and heartbreaking. We support women's rights and we support women's wrong. And I will support Evelyn until the day I die. This book is brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same!!!
NOTHING BUT LOVE FOR THIS BOOK!"
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