As Evelyn recounts the sacrifices she made, Monique comes to understand that the cost was very steep.
She saw these traits as her ticket to where she wanted to go, and they got her everything that she believed she wanted: fame, money, influence, and adoration. That I did a lot of things that hurt a lot of people, and I would do them over again if I had to,” Evelyn reveals ominously on page 272.Įvelyn found a way to capitalize on the currency that is her unique beauty and effortless sensuality. Make sure, in the book, that that’s clear. With Evelyn, Reid presents a heroine that is as easy to love as she is to condemn.
While the book reads like a movie star memoir, Evelyn’s rich depth of character elevates the drama to another level, as she strategically weaves her way through racism and sexism, taking hits and bouncing back, more cunning and emboldened by her determination to attain the stardom that she knows is meant for her. Reid portrays events of domestic abuse, sexual violence, bigotry, and suicide, with equal parts gravity and grace. The characters are complex and relatable in their imperfect humanity. It’s a delicious read that’ll turn a four hour flight in the middle seat into an enchanting adventure through Old Hollywood. Getting an exclusive scoop on Evelyn’s life would make any journalist’s career, and Monique struggles to understand why Evelyn plucked her from mediocrity for such an important task. “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid is about strong, beautiful women who pursue their goals unapologetically and are empowered by their femininity and sexuality.Ī New York Times best seller, this historical fiction book tells the story of gorgeous movie star, Evelyn Hugo, who rose to fame in Old Hollywood and now, at the age of 79, wants to tell her scandalous life story to an unknown journalist, Monique.
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