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The Seven Husband of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid


I get hooked up with this book for 2 reasons. It has a very beautiful book cover and an intriguing book title. When I select the book to be in my reading list, I keep on thinking about what could be possible behind every husband she had. One thing I thought about was that this book might be about Evelyn's seven times of marriages in her life. The farther I read, the more the story came out of my surprise and even more than what I imagined. Before anything, I would like to remind that my review might contain spoiler. Might, but just a little bit should be okay, right?

The novel tells the story of the fictional Old Hollywood star Evelyn Hugo, who at the age of 79 decides to give a final interview to an unknown journalist, Monique Grant. Although Evelyn Hugo was loosely based in part on actresses Elizabeth Taylor, Reid created Evelyn Hugo to be the glorious star in her storytelling. While reading this book, I googled more about Elizabeth Taylor and learned about her 8 marriages and her glamorous life. Once again Reid won my heart for writing such a very beautiful and engaging narrative.  

I keep on asking myself why Evelyn called for Monique Grant and the answer came towards the end. I couldn't be bothered much about Monique's life with David although she was getting the solution from the journey of Evelyn's story. I took it as a base of deviating attention. Trust me, worth the patience, you had while reading this through. I admire how Evelyn was portrayed. Everything was perfect. Evelyn that I knew in this book is the Evelyn who would do anything for the only relationship that she treasures the most.

Reid seems to be an expert in bringing the stories of the marriage. This is not the first book of hers that I have read, and she has injected the soul to every book that she has written about relationship and marriage. 

Just like what she has written in this book, 
"Some marriages aren’t that great. Some loves aren’t all-encompassing. Sometimes you separate because you weren’t that good together, to begin with. Sometimes divorce isn’t an earth-shattering loss. Sometimes it’s just two people waking up out of a fog.”

Reid sums up all of the marriage scenarios in one paragraph which made her story became more to live.

Another part that I love about this book is how Reid made me understand more about the role and need of every partner in a marriage. It's like learning about how to build a good relationship and maintain your marriage in peace and harmony. Reid described Don as the basic of partner's need in a marriage. Learn about your partner and do things right for him or her. I get that, Reid. 

It touches my heart when Evelyn told Harry that he and she are soul mates written in the stars. And the best friend type of soul mates that she clings with Harry. Can I just cry at this part? Harry was too kind, understanding and giving what Evelyn wants for what he needs. At this point, I begin to shock learning about things that Reid has been keeping along my journey reading this book. 

I honestly would say that the conflicts in this story bring out the best in every situation created. Although it was a stressful conflict, I became patient in waiting to know more how Evelyn would handle it. Seriously, I cannot move on from this book and keep on rewinding the scenes.

I better stop writing, otherwise, I might be spilling more spoilers in this review. But before I stop, I m gonna keep this paragraph in my memories and I will remember Evelyn Hugo as how she was; that she was once an exquisite character that I enjoy to know in my entire reading life.

“Doesn’t it bother you? That your husbands have become such a headline story, so often mentioned, that they have nearly eclipsed your work and yourself? That all anyone talks about when they talk about you are the seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo?”And her answer was quintessential Evelyn. “No,” she told me. “Because they are just husbands. I am Evelyn Hugo. And anyway, I think once people know the truth, they will be much more interested in my wife.”
Excerpt - The Seven Husband of Evelyn Hugo, Taylor Jenkins Reid.

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