The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

A Novel

400 orrialde

English hizkuntza

2018ko abe. 16a(e)an Washington Square Press(e)n argitaratua.

ISBN:
978-1-9821-4766-2
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a historical fiction novel by American author Taylor Jenkins Reid and published by Atria Books in 2017. The novel tells the story of the fictional Old Hollywood star Evelyn Hugo, who at age 79 gives a final interview to an unknown journalist, Monique Grant. The novel was nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award for Best Historical Fiction of 2017.

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Complicated

5 izar

4¾⭐️/5

I enjoyed:

  • Nuanced characters and situations
  • Lush storytelling
  • Strong, contemplative theme

Not my jam:

  • Jealousy/possessiveness
  • Physical abuse

Tags: #BIPOC #Celebrity #ConfrontingHomophobia #FakeRelationship #FamilyIssues #FirstPersonPOV #FirstQueerRelationship #HalfUnavailable #LabelsAreNotForMe #PlaceInTheWorld #Trauma

Decepcionada por las expectativas

2 izar

Los siete maridos de Evelyn Hugo es un libro del que esperaba algo más, aunque no sé muy bien qué. Es una lectura amena, no me fue difícil entrar en la historia y enganchar capítulo tras capítulo para ver qué pasaba, pero me faltaba algo. Quizás era conectar más con lo que me contaba y con los personajes, lo que solo conseguí en momentos muy concretos de la historia. Puede que a mí en general me cueste empatizar con la gente rica (la mayoría de personajes lo son), pero el estilo además no ha ayudado en absoluto, la manera de contar las cosas lo volvía todo superficial: lo que sentían los personajes, cómo se relacionaban, la experiencia de tener una sexualidad no normativa o ser racializada… Quizás se trate de eso, de la superficialidad de Hollywood, del dinero y la fama, pero no me parece que fuese eso lo que …

Review of 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo' on 'Goodreads'

4 izar

Reid performs a fun balancing act of switching viewpoint characters, as well as sprinkling in ephemera from the history of the fictional protagonist. It's a very smooth and easy read, a real page-turner. While there are surprises and twists, they all feel very well-earned. It's a story of love, a story of devotion, a story of ruthlessness and of generosity.

By the end of the book, I really wished that Evelyn Hugo had been a real person, such is Reid's ability to create real characters. Monique and Harry and Celia all feel fully-realized as well, and even the characters who barely get any "screen time" act like people. The dialog is snappy and I'd love to have a snarky conversation with Evelyn.

Recommended to anyone who likes books about people and social norms.

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