A review by ka_ke
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, by Taylor Jenkins Reid
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
It gives very hetero woman writes sapphic tragedy energy. While historically accurate and sensitive, Taylor Jenkins Reid does not provide insight to the beauty of an LGBTQIA relationship. The whole book is just kind of one note.
Graphic: Classism, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Death, Alcohol, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Gaslighting, Grief, Drug use, Biphobia, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Sexual content, Violence, and Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent, Abortion, Outing, and Panic attacks/disorders