The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo reviewed by Megan Das (pg

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Reviewed by Megan Das

I recently read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, and I really enjoyed it. This historical fiction novel revolves around Evelyn Hugo, an old Hollywood star who, at the age of 79, is giving her final interview to up-and-coming journalist Monique Grant. Throughout the book, we hear Evelyn’s story, from her leaving Hell’s Kitchen to becoming one of the richest, and most famous people in the entertainment industry. We learn of the sacrifices she had to make to reach her goals, and we learn about her seven marriages and how each of them influenced the person she became.

Evelyn’s character is beautiful, intelligent and extremely ambitious. We see her start from the bottom and work her way to the top, using her physical appearance as an advantage. She makes her choices based on what benefits her, even if they aren’t right for those around her. Seeing her insecurities become more prominent as she ages makes her seem less like an untouchable star, and more human. This book makes for an interesting read, and I would strongly recommend it.

“Don't ignore half of me so you can fit me into a box. Don't do that. ” ― Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - 4 -