A review by allyhoo811
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
Okay, so I am obviously really late to the party on this one. I feel like everything that can be said about this book has already been said, so I'm going to keep this review really brief.
Highlights For Me
Evelyn Hugo's Character -- OMG! I know everyone says it, but Evelyn Hugo feels like a real person. How can I not go and watch her movies?!?! Taylor Jenkins Reid did an amazing job of writing a complex and totally believable character, who skirts the line between good and bad. This is morally grey writing at its best. I love Evelyn.
Fast Paced -- This book is a page turner. If I had didn't have other things to do, I would have binge read this book in an afternoon. I did not want to put it down. It felt like the perfect cross between a gossip magazine, a soap opera, and a reality show.
The Writing Style -- This book is incredibly readable. The prose isn't fancy or quirky, it just works.
TLDR; I loved this book!
Highlights For Me
Evelyn Hugo's Character -- OMG! I know everyone says it, but Evelyn Hugo feels like a real person. How can I not go and watch her movies?!?! Taylor Jenkins Reid did an amazing job of writing a complex and totally believable character, who skirts the line between good and bad. This is morally grey writing at its best. I love Evelyn.
Fast Paced -- This book is a page turner. If I had didn't have other things to do, I would have binge read this book in an afternoon. I did not want to put it down. It felt like the perfect cross between a gossip magazine, a soap opera, and a reality show.
The Writing Style -- This book is incredibly readable. The prose isn't fancy or quirky, it just works.
TLDR; I loved this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Cancer, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Infidelity, Medical trauma, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Xenophobia
Minor: Abortion, Blood, Chronic illness, Drug use, Incest, Pedophilia, Police brutality, and Racism