It has been said that Evelyn Hugo is the most famous woman who never existed. A Hollywood legend, her daily life was a whirlwind of glamour and intrigue—she always had something up her sleeve. But despite all of her accomplishments, she is remembered by one name only: Evelyn Hugo. Now, in her seventy-seventh year, Evelyn finally tells the truth about HER story. About the seven husbands Who loved and left Her How She Became a star Despite fierce competition From old-Hollywood royalty And why she really retired at thirty-eight Evelyn Hugo is a legendary actress who has been in the public eye for decades.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for people who are interested in the life of a Hollywood legend and in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry.
Pros :
- The story is told in a unique and interesting way that grabs the reader’s attention.
- The characters are well developed and intriguing.
- The plot is exciting and keeps readers hooked until the end.
Cons :
- The book is long and may be difficult to get through
- The story could potentially be confusing for those who are not familiar with old Hollywood
- The ending may feel anti-climactic or unsatisfying
Learn more about the author
Bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid is the author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Maybe in Another Life, After I Do, and Forever Young. Her work has been featured in magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Marie Claire UK and InStyle UK. She lives with her husband and two young children in Los Angeles.] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo tells the story of Hollywood legend Evelyn Hugo who finally opens up about her life’s secrets after keeping them for decades.We learn about the seven husbands she loved and left as well as how she became a star despite fierce competition from Old Hollywood royalty.Evelyn also retired from acting at just thirty-eight years old for a reason that is revealed later on in the book.
Reader Reviews
“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a novel about love, loss, and ultimately self-acceptance. It’s also one hell of a page turner! Taylor Jenkins Reid has done an amazing job creating vivid characters that I quickly became invested in. This book had me hooked from beginning to end.”
“The story is told in a very clever way, and it’s easy to get lost in the pages. Reid has done an excellent job creating characters that are memorable and interesting.”
“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is one of the best novels I have read in a long time. It’s brilliantly written and so imaginative, I felt like I was right there with Evelyn on her amazing journey.”
“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is an absolutely spellbinding novel about one legendary woman’s life in Hollywood. I was entranced from beginning to end.”
