Read What?
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
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Read Where?
Kindle. Also available in Hard Cover, Paperback & Audible.
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Language. Genre. Pages:
English. Fiction/Drama. 400.
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What’s it about?
Evelyn Hugo is a retired and reticent Movie Star. While her buxom beauty and 7 Husbands are what people identify her with, Evelyn has facets to her character that no one knows about.
Evelyn decides that it’s time the world does and summons a young journalist, under subterfuge, to write her story.
When green eared Monique is cherry-picked, she is as surprised and curious as everyone around her and wonders why she was chosen.
As Evelyn Hugo opens up her home, and heart, and her life story unfolds Monique wishes she had never found out.
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What did I think of it?
As soon as I started reading the book, I was in awe of Evelyn. Her saas, chutzpah, comebacks, and wisdom had me enthralled. Throughout the book, I couldn’t decide whether I loved her or hated her. What I did know was that Evelyn Hugo is a once-in-a-lifetime woman!
Author Taylor Jenkins Reid is a phenomenal writer! Her astute powers of observation have helped her craft characters you want to know more about, and those that stay with you long after you have finished reading.
Reid recreates retro Hollywood via this story, and you are likely to pause your reading to guess who a particular character could be based on.
From the 1st page to the last, this book held my attention, and how!
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Wow or Not Now? Right now, please!
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What Else? It’s been a while since I sacrificed sleep for a book, and I sacrificed 2 nights for this one! Also, I erroneously assumed that this book was the one the Hindi film, ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’ was based on. It isn’t.
*****5 Stars to The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
My rating chart;
*Use it as a doorstop.
**Read it if you have nothing better to do.
***You may like it if you like this particular genre.
****Must read!
*****What! You haven’t read it YET?!
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I liked your style of review. It screams Mayuri. Seem like a good read.
Deepika
Thank you, Deepika.
Ha! The seven husbands made me also think of 7 Khoon Maaf immediately. The plot reminded me of an episode I saw on Remington Steele of a yesteryear actress and the ploy to murder her. But because she’s old, no one but Steele believes her.
🙂 Suchita.
TBR, the review is really awesome.
Thank you, Priyanka.
I find the book intriguing thanks for sharing your insight on the book i’ll definitely read it.
Thank you, Richa.
Hmmm…7 husbands!! I am intrigued to find out what happened to all 7. Shall grab a copy.
I hope you enjoy the read, Milan.
You got me interested in this novel. The theme appeals to me.
Thank you, Tomichan.
I also had assumed that this is a book similar to the Priyanka chopra movie. I am going to read it.That’s a superb reviewing style.
Thank you, Aesha.
Loved your review
Thank you, Anuradha.
When I read the title I was reminded of the movie too. Such a fantastic review only means it totally a must-read book.
Thank you, Manisha.
Awesome, review Mayuri. I love your style as well as your choice of words. Seems a good read .
Thank you, Debidutta.
Seems a great book… will grab a copy asap. Love ur style of review.
Thank you, Yogita.
Very well written review. I would check this book out.
Thank you, Kiran.
I enjoyed reading your review. It is succinct, interesting and apt. This is a book that I read over a couple of sittings myself. Looking forward to more reviews and posts from you…
Thank you, Deepti.
Very Well Framed Review
Thank you, Siddhant.
This is a very good review. Its on my TBR now.
Thank you, Ginia.
Have heard so much about this book. Your review has made me add the book to my wishlist. Will be buying soon!
I hope you enjoy reading it, Manali.
Made me think of saat khoon maaf
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Yeah first I also thought it might be based on that Hindi film. Also u sacrificed ur sleep, so I will surely read this one.
Thank you. Jenifer.
Interesting review, Mayuri. I am curious to know more about Evelyn. I may just go and read it now.
I think you should, Harjeet. It’s a page-turner!
I thought this was Saat Khoon Maaf too. Glad you clarified that. The book seems to pack enough punches for the readers. Will add it to my TBR.
Thank you, Varsha.
Super Curious about the book , thanks for writing a review for us. Will check out.
Ps. Haven’t seen sath khoon maaf
Thank you, The Siriusgram.
Oh I love suspense and knowing about 7 husbands is surely going to take my sleep away for a while.
Then you must read this book, Cindy.
When you mentioned 7 husbands, yes I thought about Ruskin Bond’s Seven Husbands of Susanah.
The story sound very interesting, will be checking out the book soon!
I think you will love reading it, Harshita.
Exactly my first thoughts were Saat Khoon Maaf! It’s been long since I read a suspense so probably I would be reading this one.
I hope you do, Ninu.
Thank you for a great review! And what? the movie isn’t based on this book? Sheesh. You know what? I didn’t like the movie at all and that’s the only reason why I didn’t pick this book until now. What a waste!
You’re welcome, Shalini. Do read it, it’s worth your time.
That review was so intriguing, the book has my attention now
Thank you, Pooja.
You have a very unique style of reviewing a book. seems a promising book , matches to my interest, will surely check this out.
Thank you, Archana.
This seems to be an amazing read
I hope it was, if you read it, Jayshree.
Wonderful review! Heard good things about this book but never got chance to read it.