Reviews tagging 'Injury/injury detail'
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, by Taylor Jenkins Reid
116 reviews
liv_jones's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Old-Hollywood world that TJR has built seems so realistic, down to the explorations of racism, sexism, ageism, and homophobia rampant in the industry. Every character is fleshed out with their own motivations so that no one person is painted as the villain and even Evelyn’s abusers receive some (somewhat undeserved) sympathy from her. Evelyn herself is not supposed to be a good person - she’s messy and complex, with a consistent set of principles that characterise her actions throughout the novel.
However, I did find that the twist ending fell a little flat. There was so much build up to it and just not enough payoff. Perhaps if there had been more of Monique’s narration (which seemed to become less frequent as the novel progressed) or some actual foreshadowing to how Monique’s and Evelyn’s lives intersected instead of just “you’re going to find out why I chose you soon and it’s going to be super shocking and you’re going to hate me”, I think the twist would have had a greater effect. Even if the twist had been revealed earlier in the novel, as soon as it became relevant, that would have given Monique and the reader more time to process it and potentially increase its effect.
Overall, however, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Complex characters and a beautiful love story set perfectly within the context of Old Hollywood.
Graphic: Car accident, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Infidelity, Injury/injury detail, Misogyny, Racism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Blood
Moderate: Miscarriage, Abortion, Alcoholism, Cancer, Death of parent, and Terminal illness
mackenzieduric's review
- 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
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.”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
shaysnotokay's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Injury/injury detail, Lesbophobia, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Chronic illness, Death, Addiction, Alcohol, Car accident, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Biphobia, Body shaming, Drug use, Rape, and Sexism
the_harlequin's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Racism, Misogyny, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Grief, Biphobia, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic friendship, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Sexism, Mental illness, and Infidelity
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Body shaming, Abortion, Suicide, Alcoholism, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Cancer, and Child death
Minor: Death, Miscarriage, Injury/injury detail, and Infertility
passionatereader78's review
- 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
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, and Infidelity
Moderate: Abortion, Cancer, Child death, Pregnancy, Death of parent, and Car accident
Minor: Child death, Blood, Grief, Injury/injury detail, Outing, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Death
livvmarks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Cancer, Chronic illness, Outing, Pedophilia, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Classism, Infidelity, Abortion, Death of parent, Grief, Homophobia, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Car accident, Cursing, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Domestic abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Injury/injury detail, and Lesbophobia
ambersbakesandbooks'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? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Death, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Car accident, Alcohol, and Grief
Minor: Racism, Injury/injury detail, Suicide, and Sexual content
ularoyal's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Injury/injury detail and Domestic abuse
Minor: Sexual content, Death, Sexism, and Car accident
potatokao's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
evelyn is a very confident, self assured woman, her unwavering strength comes across really well in her present day character and in her past, she is very determined to get what she wants and she's smart with it. but even strong smart women can end up in tricky situations with men and in her career, no fault of hers imo.
there is so much love in this book, familial (born family via monique, chosen family via evelyn), platonic (harry), and romantic. i'm so glad i didnt know going in who her true love was
Spoiler
but the tension in that one scene made it so clear to me, i loved the way it was written. the way bisexuality was represented was also beautiful, chefs kiss. it's not that there was something in her that couldn't be satisfied while dating a woman. it's that she didn't know when to stop prioritizing herself and her career, even when she had stability and other options. i really do believe her love for celia was whole and pure. and her love for harry, god i wept.her life experience, what she's lived through without regret, gives her so much wisdom. i feel like i learned a lot about intimacy, trust, sex, and sexuality.
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Car accident
Moderate: Sexual assault, Suicide, Homophobia, Injury/injury detail, Grief, Death, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Abortion
tree_branch's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Car accident, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Chronic illness, Sexual harassment, Addiction, Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Injury/injury detail, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Misogyny, Outing, Eating disorder, Abortion, Racism, Suicide, Biphobia, Rape, Sexism, Cancer, Lesbophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Homophobia, and Pregnancy