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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Evelyn Hugo, the woman who rewrote Hollywood’s golden age, left us all clutching pearls and tissues. Taylor Jenkins Reid delivers a dazzling tale of love, ambition, and secrets in the life of a star who refuses to be defined by the headlines—or her husbands.

Evelyn Hugo is different from your typical protagonist. She’s bold, unapologetic, and incredibly human. Through the seven husbands, we see her evolve—sometimes thriving, sometimes surviving, but always staying true to her ultimate goal: living life on her terms.

Let’s meet the husbands:

  1. Ernie Diaz: The starter pack. He gets Evelyn to Hollywood, and for that, we thank him. But let’s be real, he’s more of a chapter header than a full story.
  2. Don Adler: Proof that charm can be dangerous. Don’s chapter is a tough read, highlighting the sacrifices and pain Evelyn endured to climb the ladder.
  3. Mick Riva: A whirlwind mistake. If Mick were a recipe, he’d be “poor decisions, baked at high speed.”
  4. Rex North: The strategic partner. Their marriage was less about love and more about publicity, which speaks volumes about Evelyn’s shrewdness.
  5. Harry Cameron: The heart of the story. Evelyn and Harry’s bond is so profound and genuine that it overshadows the rest of her marriages. He’s not just a husband; he’s her family.
  6. Max Girard: The “creative genius” who turns out to be more ego than substance. Max was an unfortunate misstep for Evelyn, but hey, we’ve all been there.
  7. Robert Jamison: The quiet, steady ending to a tumultuous romantic journey.

But, as Evelyn reveals her life story to Monique, we realize the husbands were never the point. Her true love, Celia St. James, is the thread that ties the narrative together. Their relationship is raw, passionate, and often heartbreaking. It’s a testament to how love can be both our greatest joy and deepest sorrow.

What makes this book so compelling is Evelyn’s unapologetic honesty. She owns her choices, even the questionable ones. She’s fiercely ambitious, and while that ambition comes at a cost, it’s hard not to admire her determination.

Through Evelyn, Reid explores themes of identity, sacrifice, and the cost of chasing dreams. The book also gives a poignant commentary on the complexities of love—not just romantic love, but friendship, self-love, and the love we have for our dreams.

By the end, Evelyn’s story is less about her husbands and more about her resilience. She’s a woman who lived unapologetically, made mistakes, and loved deeply. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo isn’t just a book about glamour and scandal; it’s a heartfelt exploration of what it means to live authentically, even in the face of judgment.

This is the kind of book that stays with you, making you think about your own life and the stories you want to tell. Evelyn Hugo’s legacy isn’t just in her movies or her husbands—it’s in her unapologetic truth.



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