A review by laura_the_explorer
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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

4.5

Very much enjoyed this book and had to remind myself at times that this was a FICTIONAL book. The author very much brings the characters to life and I had moments where I wish I could see the movies these characters were in!

The story switches between current day (2017) and flashbacks of Evelyn Hugo's rise to fame in Hollywood. The transitions were seamless and the story telling had smooth fluidity to it while still capturing you in the emotions of the events.

It covers a wide range of themes from race, gender politics, LGBT+ with such grace. 

It opens your eyes to the reality of being in the limelight and how everything might not always be as it seems.

Spoiler At first I was upset with Henry's storyline and felt that she had given that character a throw away ending but when you get to the ending you realize that the author is so smart and sneaky. </spoiler
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