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Os Sete Maridos De Evelyn Hugo, by Taylor Jenkins Reid

456 reviews

zsometimesreads's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicide, Death, Lesbophobia, Pregnancy, Child death, Homophobia, Biphobia, Car accident, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent

Minor: Racism, Drug use, Abortion, and Miscarriage

lbooksandruby's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I don’t know what I was expecting, but it wasn’t anything this intense. I’m still debating between a 4.5 and a 5 stars because there’s just SOMETHING I can’t put my finger on that has me wondering if it’s really worth that last half-step, but I’m leaving it at 5 for now because I think that’s what I’ll end up deciding on. A little distance will help me decide. I want to read more by this author, but this book is already pushing her into “potential favourite” category.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Biphobia, and Abortion

Minor: Alcohol, Sexism, Cursing, Grief, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Death, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Child abuse

lilly0009's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring relaxing sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Grief, Homophobia, Sexism, and Drug use

Minor: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Racism, and Death of parent

amys_hygge_reads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

 Finally got around to reading my first Taylor Jenkins Reid novel. I was very happy to find the English edition of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo in my local library in Denmark!

The Story 📚
Possibly a story that needs no introduction! The book tells the biography of a fictional 1950s/60s actress, Evelyn Hugo. Evelyn is an icon of the glamorous era of Hollywood. Through her years, Evelyn was married to seven different men, something which the tabloids of the time loved to write stories on. But what is Evelyn’s truth? Did she love these men, and was Hollywood as glamorous as the world betrays?

The Review 👩🏻‍💻
I have been trying to think of what to say about this book all weekend - and in particular what rating! In the end I went with 4.75 (that extra .75 makes a difference - thanks StoryGraph!!).

I started this book on a recent holiday to Cyprus, and it really was a perfect holiday read. Honestly going into the book, I thought it sounded a bit boring and not my cup of tea. But I quickly became lost in the world that Taylor so colourfully and vividly created. I was quickly hooked, wanting to find out more. The newspaper articles were a really interesting addition, that really made you feel like you were in that time too. Also helpful for the date, to keep track with the timeline.

There was some brilliant characters throughout this story. At times we weren’t supposed to like Evelyn, but I found the character development brilliant. A special mention has to go to both Harry and Cecilia, loved their storylines. I do wish we seen a bit more of Connor though.

The ending is where the book looses the fifth star. While the twist was interesting, it fell a little short for me. Almost like it was mentioned and done with so quickly, after all the build up. I didn’t really care for it, and it’s not a part of the story that will stick with me.

That being said, I really enjoyed this read, quite unexpectedly. Would definitely read more of Taylor’s work. Any recommendations of which one to read next? 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Car accident, Lesbophobia, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, and Biphobia

Moderate: Cancer, Pregnancy, Alcoholism, and Sexism

heoleen's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wauw, wat een intens boek. Intens vrolijk, intens verdrietig. Je krijgt alles mee. Vond het heel indrukwekkend.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident and Alcoholism

Moderate: Child death, Suicide, Cancer, Death, Homophobia, Domestic abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, and Chronic illness

Minor: Racism, Misogyny, Sexual content, Outing, and Pregnancy

saricostanzo's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Outing, Self harm, Sexism, Car accident, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, Death, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Racism, Rape, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Suicide attempt, Lesbophobia, Abortion, Biphobia, Cancer, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

kr29's review against another edition

dark inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicide, Terminal illness, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcoholism

minimicropup's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Biphobia, Lesbophobia, and Homophobia

Moderate: Terminal illness, Infidelity, Alcohol, Cancer, Car accident, Death, and Death of parent

Minor: Pregnancy and Abortion

dwhiting's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Misogyny, Car accident, Death of parent, and Grief

Moderate: Biphobia, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia

Minor: Rape

mackenzieduric's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was the first book I read to get myself back into reading. I’d been meaning to read it for the longest time because of the hype all over the internet from lesbians who love it. It sat in my room collecting dust but once I decided I wanted to get back into reading, it was the first of my neglected books I picked up. And I finished it in 24 hours. 

I loved it. I loved the way the book was formatted, jumping between Monique and Evelyn’s perspective. Going back and forth from Monique’s personal life to Evelyn and Monique speaking to just flashing back to the point in Evelyn’s life she was speaking about. 

I also really enjoyed how the book was cut into parts by each of the seven husbands, each husband representing a particular phase in Evelyn’s life. All those phases being so different and each marriage being for such different reasons. 

Every single character had purpose and none of the characters felt flat to me. Everyone had a reason for being. Each character is also very complex, all flawed in their own ways (some a lot more than others), which I appreciated. 

Spoiler

I did not expect the reason why Evelyn had specifically chosen Monique to be the author of her biography and I was genuinely surprised by the reveal and valued the true and tragic connection between them. 

 

Spoiler

I also adore the title being “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” when the main love story was Evelyn and Celia, the greatest love in Evelyn’s life was a woman. Her wife. I think this book is a beautiful historical fiction sapphic love story and I finally understand the hype around it. 

 

Spoiler

“I think once people know the truth, they will be much more interested in my wife.” 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug use, Mental illness, Alcohol, Car accident, Domestic abuse, Terminal illness, Homophobia, Abortion, Alcoholism, Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Infidelity, Lesbophobia, Racism, Death of parent, and Pregnancy

Minor: Cursing, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Injury/injury detail, Racism, Body shaming, Adult/minor relationship, Biphobia, and Addiction