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#BookReview: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo #MyFriendAlexa

Posted on 19th September 20211st October 2021 by Mayuri

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.

Seven-husbands=evelyn=hugo=taylor=jenkins-sirimiri
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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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62 thoughts on “#BookReview: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo #MyFriendAlexa”

  1. Deepika Deepika says:
    20th September 2021 at 3:24 pm

    I liked your style of review. It screams Mayuri. Seem like a good read.
    Deepika

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      22nd September 2021 at 1:23 pm

      Thank you, Deepika.

      Reply
  2. Suchita Agarwal Suchita Agarwal says:
    20th September 2021 at 7:18 pm

    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.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      22nd September 2021 at 1:23 pm

      🙂 Suchita.

      Reply
  3. Priyanka Priyanka says:
    20th September 2021 at 7:45 pm

    TBR, the review is really awesome.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      22nd September 2021 at 1:22 pm

      Thank you, Priyanka.

      Reply
  4. Richa Mina Richa Mina says:
    20th September 2021 at 10:20 pm

    I find the book intriguing thanks for sharing your insight on the book i’ll definitely read it.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      22nd September 2021 at 1:22 pm

      Thank you, Richa.

      Reply
  5. Milan Singhal Milan Singhal says:
    21st September 2021 at 1:00 am

    Hmmm…7 husbands!! I am intrigued to find out what happened to all 7. Shall grab a copy.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      22nd September 2021 at 1:22 pm

      I hope you enjoy the read, Milan.

      Reply
  6. matheikal matheikal says:
    21st September 2021 at 7:22 am

    You got me interested in this novel. The theme appeals to me.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      22nd September 2021 at 1:21 pm

      Thank you, Tomichan.

      Reply
  7. Aesha Shah Aesha Shah says:
    21st September 2021 at 2:18 pm

    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.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      22nd September 2021 at 1:21 pm

      Thank you, Aesha.

      Reply
  8. Anuradha Sowmyanarayanan Anuradha Sowmyanarayanan says:
    21st September 2021 at 4:58 pm

    Loved your review

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      22nd September 2021 at 1:21 pm

      Thank you, Anuradha.

      Reply
  9. Manisha Garg Manisha Garg says:
    21st September 2021 at 11:03 pm

    When I read the title I was reminded of the movie too. Such a fantastic review only means it totally a must-read book.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      22nd September 2021 at 1:20 pm

      Thank you, Manisha.

      Reply
  10. Debidutta Mohanty Debidutta Mohanty says:
    21st September 2021 at 11:13 pm

    Awesome, review Mayuri. I love your style as well as your choice of words. Seems a good read .

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      22nd September 2021 at 1:20 pm

      Thank you, Debidutta.

      Reply
  11. Yogita Joshi Yogita Joshi says:
    22nd September 2021 at 12:40 am

    Seems a great book… will grab a copy asap. Love ur style of review.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      22nd September 2021 at 1:20 pm

      Thank you, Yogita.

      Reply
  12. Kiran Acharya Kiran Acharya says:
    22nd September 2021 at 8:17 am

    Very well written review. I would check this book out.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      22nd September 2021 at 1:19 pm

      Thank you, Kiran.

      Reply
  13. Deepti Deepti says:
    22nd September 2021 at 10:33 am

    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…

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      22nd September 2021 at 1:19 pm

      Thank you, Deepti.

      Reply
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  15. Siddhant Agarwal Siddhant Agarwal says:
    22nd September 2021 at 12:05 pm

    Very Well Framed Review

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      22nd September 2021 at 1:18 pm

      Thank you, Siddhant.

      Reply
  16. Ginia Ginia says:
    22nd September 2021 at 9:27 pm

    This is a very good review. Its on my TBR now.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      22nd September 2021 at 9:55 pm

      Thank you, Ginia.

      Reply
  17. Manali Desai Manali Desai says:
    22nd September 2021 at 10:07 pm

    Have heard so much about this book. Your review has made me add the book to my wishlist. Will be buying soon!

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    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      22nd September 2021 at 10:20 pm

      I hope you enjoy reading it, Manali.

      Reply
  18. Sayali Patil Sayali Patil says:
    23rd September 2021 at 12:34 am

    Made me think of saat khoon maaf

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    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      23rd September 2021 at 8:11 am

      ok

      Reply
  19. jenifer jenifer says:
    23rd September 2021 at 12:59 pm

    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.

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    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      23rd September 2021 at 1:23 pm

      Thank you. Jenifer.

      Reply
  20. Harjeet Kaur Harjeet Kaur says:
    23rd September 2021 at 8:38 pm

    Interesting review, Mayuri. I am curious to know more about Evelyn. I may just go and read it now.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      23rd September 2021 at 8:40 pm

      I think you should, Harjeet. It’s a page-turner!

      Reply
  21. Varsh Varsh says:
    23rd September 2021 at 10:38 pm

    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.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      24th September 2021 at 10:52 am

      Thank you, Varsha.

      Reply
  22. The Siriusgram The Siriusgram says:
    24th September 2021 at 6:20 pm

    Super Curious about the book , thanks for writing a review for us. Will check out.

    Ps. Haven’t seen sath khoon maaf

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      25th September 2021 at 10:07 am

      Thank you, The Siriusgram.

      Reply
  23. Cindy Dsilva Cindy Dsilva says:
    27th September 2021 at 10:06 am

    Oh I love suspense and knowing about 7 husbands is surely going to take my sleep away for a while.

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    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      27th September 2021 at 10:07 am

      Then you must read this book, Cindy.

      Reply
  24. Harshita Nanda Harshita Nanda says:
    29th September 2021 at 5:52 pm

    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!

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      1st October 2021 at 8:58 am

      I think you will love reading it, Harshita.

      Reply
  25. Ninu Nair Ninu Nair says:
    29th September 2021 at 7:46 pm

    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.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      1st October 2021 at 8:58 am

      I hope you do, Ninu.

      Reply
  26. Shalini Shalini says:
    30th September 2021 at 12:11 pm

    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!

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      1st October 2021 at 8:57 am

      You’re welcome, Shalini. Do read it, it’s worth your time.

      Reply
  27. Pooja Mahimkar Pooja Mahimkar says:
    30th September 2021 at 6:01 pm

    That review was so intriguing, the book has my attention now

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      1st October 2021 at 8:52 am

      Thank you, Pooja.

      Reply
  28. Archana Srivastava Archana Srivastava says:
    1st October 2021 at 11:46 am

    You have a very unique style of reviewing a book. seems a promising book , matches to my interest, will surely check this out.

    Reply
    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      1st October 2021 at 11:59 am

      Thank you, Archana.

      Reply
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  30. Jayshree Jayshree says:
    4th October 2021 at 1:21 pm

    This seems to be an amazing read

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    1. Mayuri Mayuri says:
      5th October 2021 at 2:02 pm

      I hope it was, if you read it, Jayshree.

      Reply
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  32. Kiranmayi G Kiranmayi G says:
    8th October 2021 at 9:20 pm

    Wonderful review! Heard good things about this book but never got chance to read it.

    Reply
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