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lunxchloe'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
5.0
5/5*
Graphic: Biphobia, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Grief, Lesbophobia, and Alcohol
Moderate: Abortion and Pregnancy
Minor: Drug abuse, Suicide, and Vomit
whenmalanereads's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
"The world doesn't give you things, you takes things."
"That's what I traded my virginity for...a ride to Hollywood."
"And it will be the tragedy of my life that I cannot love you enough to make you mine."
"Make them pay you what they would pay a white man."
I have to be very honest. I started this book with the paperback copy and I couldn't get into it. It was slow-paced and I abandoned it for another book. This was last year.
I'm happy to say I came back and finished the book. Clearly. Just in audio book format. I REALLY loved the audio book. I adored the narrators and I was very endeared with the voice of Evelyn. It in a way reminded me of my nanny's voice. The way words would be inflected and the way the sassy attitude comes out in tone of voice.
I always loved the idea of this book and I'm glad I circled back to it sometime later. I found the old Hollywood glamour fun and exciting. I would think I knew where it was going and then be wrong. Which I appreciate in a book. Though about halfway through I did figure it all out.
While I didn't particularly connect with any one character, I found myself being drawn to almost all of them. Except Don. Iykyk.
I found times where the book was quite sad and I found times where I was laughing to myself. It was such a descriptive book that I really felt immersed into the world of Evelyn Hugo. I felt like I could have been at an Oscars event or on the red carpet or being a fan seeing her in an ice cream shop.
I thought her love for her friends and lovers was so genuine even though she could sometimes be going astray and I would find myself thinking "Oh my god Evelyn. Don't do that." It was interesting that Evelyn would go to the lengths she did to be with her one true love.
I fiercely recommend this book. It is well worth the hype and you won't regret it. While I do recommend it in audio book form, I think however you prefer to partake you won't be disappointed.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Cultural appropriation, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Body horror, Cancer, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
kadyk59's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, Outing, Cultural appropriation, and Injury/Injury detail
zoeysdigest's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
🎯 The parallel of Monique's life and Evelyn's life added a special layer to the story unfolding. Monique's reactions were what mine would have been at most points, and witnessing Evelyn's response to her reaction made it feel like Evelyn was responding to me in real-time as she told me her story
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🎯 Evelyn's energy, self-awareness and straightforwardness helped move the story along at a brief yet thoughtful pace
🎯 The exploration of a kind of love (Cameron) beyond just romantic love that is so vital and fulfilling in our lives. And the emphasis that connection and intimacy is more than just sex.
🎯 The plight and struggle of people who were the 'outcast' be it due to sexuality, wealth or ethnicity.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, and Drug abuse
lizzyjean'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
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Biphobia, Cancer, Suicide, Terminal illness, Car accident, Death of parent, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Drug abuse, Racism, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Outing
There are multiple depictions of domestic abuse between Evelyn andkteliza28's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Addiction, Biphobia, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Grief, and Pregnancy
Minor: Miscarriage, Suicide, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
teaz_readz'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
5.0
Graphic: Biphobia, Body shaming, Cancer, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Abortion
lauraharbo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cancer, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, and Violence
starlitpage'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? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Alcohol
Moderate: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Cancer, Death, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, Abortion, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Homophobia, Sexual assault, Outing, and Sexual harassment
This book looks at discrimination (racism, etc) that Evelyn faced in Hollywood; the book does not condone that, though, and does not excuse it as a product of its time or otherwise.joymaxineb'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
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Abortion, and Death of parent