Monique Grant's life is practically in shambles when Hollywood Starlet, Evelyn Hugo, requests that Monique be the one that interviews her for an article. Monique and her husband have recently separated and her career has stalled. She is thrilled for the opportunity to interview an icon, but she doesn't understand why Evelyn Hugo would choose her. She soon realizes that Evelyn Hugo doesn't just want Monique to do an interview - she wants Monique to write a tell-all book. Evelyn Hugo is giving her story to Monique. As the days unfold Evelyn reveals her deepest secrets. From her early days married to an abusive Oscar winner, to her secret love affair with a costar that spanned decades. And her best friend, Harry Cameron, has been there for Evelyn through it all. Monique hangs on to her every word. Not because it is just Evelyn Hugo, but because her story is a fascinating one. But she still doesn't know why Evelyn chose her to tell her story. Evelyn has one more secret to reveal - the reason why she chose Monique to tell her story. That one secret will change Monique's life forever.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo was an absolutely stunning novel. Taylor Jenkins Reid captures the glamour of old Hollywood in a manner that truly transports the reader to a different time and place. Evelyn Hugo was the kind of character that commanded the full attention of anyone she encountered - and that included the reader. Her character had elements of Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor, she was that kind of stratospheric star. I was so captivated by Evelyn's story that it was hard for me to put the book down. I couldn't wait to see what she would do next - I thought that she was such an interesting character who had conflicting motivations. I found my heart breaking for her more than once as her world crumbled around her on multiple occasions. Monique was more of a down-to-earth character - one who was struggling to find success in her career and her own relationships. Once the "big secret" was revealed she had her own conflicting emotions to deal with - especially in regards to her relationship with Evelyn. In the end Evelyn controlled the story, right up to the very end. -CLICK HERE FOR SPOILERS -
Bottom line - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo has been getting a lot of buzz this summer and now I understand why all the buzz. The characters will capture your attention on page one and not let go until long after you finish the last page.
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- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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- Pages:400
- Publisher: Atria Books
- Publication Date: 6/13/2017
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