I had heard only good things about The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, so I was expecting to enjoy it, but I was not expecting to read the whole thing in basically one sitting!

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I picked up this book because it was chosen for the online book club that I run, so I picked it up, expecting to find it enjoyable enough. Instead I was immediately sucked into the world of old Hollywood and the mystery surrounding Hollywood veteran Evelyn Hugo.

The story begins as a young, struggling journalist is seemingly plucked out of obscurity to be offered the job of a lifetime: being the official biographer for Hollywood legend Evelyn Hugo, famous for having had seven husbands, and who wants her side of the story to be told after her death. The journalist, Monique, spends several days in conversation with Evelyn, who over time reveals the truth behind each of her marriages, and the identity of the one true love of her life.

It’s impossible not to be entranced by Evelyn as a character. She’s glamorous, she’s clever, and while her actions are often questionable we understand the reasoning behind them. She will do anything to get what she wants, and it’s fascinating to watch as what she wants shifts over the course of her life and the story. It was incredibly satisfying to see Evelyn come full circle, from sacrificing so much for her own success, to reclaiming so much of her identity and building her own family around her towards the end of her life.

There’s a reason everyone loves this book, and if you haven’t already read it, I highly recommend you go and pick it up!