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Short Summary Of The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo

She would do anything to sustain the life, she so carefully build. She would let Don Adler hit her to sustain it, she would perform an erotic scene, she would go on fake dates, anything but she would not let the world take away what she build, would not let the world push her back into Hell’s Kitchen. Evelyn too is human though, she had her one great love; Celia St. James. A talented actress with cute freckles. She is virtuous, unlike Evelyn. Over the life span, Evelyn and Celia make up and break up a lot of times. But the seemingly heterosexual Evelyn only ever truly loved Celia.

Evelyn marries seven times, for many purposes. Some out of genuine love, some out of need, and some out of benefits. The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn could never compete against Celia. The era never allowed Evelyn to live happily and openly. Evelyn suffers her whole life, losing everyone she ever loved, her best friend, her daughter, and Celia. Years later, when her days are numbered, and she knows she is on borrowed time, she decides to give an interview to Monique.

Monique is an unknown writer and is startled to get the offer of writing the biography of Evelyn Hugo. At the end of the process, Evelyn reveals a shocking secret to Monique. Monique could never conclude what kind of human Evelyn Hugo was, but she could conclude that there was no way one could resist Evelyn Hugo. She was made for the center light, Born a star.

The Seven Husband Of Evelyn Hugo Review

General Features

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo can be described as a moving book. I have always had a despicable attitude toward the filmmaking industry. Thinking of them as just money-hoggers, and opportunists, with zero regard for virtues. This book was able to shatter my beliefs and give them a new shape. Evelyn wasn’t a good person but what she did was justifiable. No one wishes to stay in Hell’s Kitchen, and Evelyn possessed the guts to challenge her circumstances. 

Evelyn was brimming with complexities, and faults which made her more human. Taylor Jenkins Reid developed an amazingly strong and humane female lead who could solo everyone and knew her worth. Anyone who adores strong female leads will love this book. At first, I couldn’t decide whether I liked Evelyn or hated her. Everything she did went against my belief system, challenging it at every step. But when I reached the last page, I was sure I was a whole new person.

When life gives you opportunities, just grab them. No one’s all white or black, we’re all gray. Love wholeheartedly like Evelyn loved Celia. And did my attitude towards the filmmaking industry changed, Yes it did. Evelyn did some bad things but she too was human. Reading the story of someone so selfish yet loving was a fun journey. I would recommend the book to everyone, especially those with the “the-world-is-all-too-good” attitude like me.  One thing I learned from Evelyn Hugo was, when life gives you opportunities, Grab them, Do whatever it takes.

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FAQs

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• Can a 12 year old read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo?

No, although there is nothing too explicit but there are some mild sexual scenes, themes like domestic violence, and abuse also. The book is suitable for 16+ readers only.

• What is the climax of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo?

In the end, Evelyn tells Monique that her father James Grant was Harry Cameron’s lover.

• Why did Evelyn choose Monique?

Evelyn mainly choose Monique because her father was Harry Cameron’s partner.

• What is the secret in The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo?

Monique’s father; James Grant loved Harry Cameron, but he refused to abandon his wife & daughter and settle down in Spain with Harry. Harry who had already lost his first lover; John Braverman , couldn’t bear the thought got drunk and killed both him and James in an accident.

• What are the trigger warnings for The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo?

There are mild sexual scenes, mentions of domestic violence, period-typical attitude towards homosexuality, cheating, affairs, abuse and homophobia.

• Who is the father of Evelyn Hugo’s daughter?

Harry Cameron was the father of Evelyn’s daughter; Connor.

• Is Evelyn Hugo a real person?

No, Evelyn Hugo is not a real person. Taylor Jenkins Reid has roughly based the character of Evelyn on personalities like Elizabeth Taylor, Ava Gardner and Rita Hayworth.

• What was Evelyn Hugo’s name before?

Evelyn Hugo’s name was Evelyn Elena Herrera before she entered the world of Hollywood.

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