The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

“People think that intimacy is about sex. But intimacy is about truth. When you realize you can tell someone your truth, when you can show yourself to them, when you stand in front of them bare and their response is “You’re safe with me”—that’s intimacy.”

I’m always hesitant to read a book just because everyone else is reading it. However, I’m delighted that I joined the crowd and dove into Taylor Jenkins Reid’s latest hit and immersed myself in Evelyn’s life.

Every moment I had a chance to pick this book up and read, I did...with great anticipation. I loved everything about The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo...the format (mini newspaper articles and intense interviews), the characters in Evelyn's stories (they're engrossing), even Monique's struggles, and how she grows through Evelyn’s tale.

This story is so satisfyingly juicy and beguiling, I genuinely didn't want it to end.

Covering many decades of Evelyn's life, up to and including present day, the book, in interview form, chronologically reveals her relationships to each of her seven husbands...and ultimately answers the question as to "who was her greatest love." It delves deeply into old Hollywood, sexuality, domestic abuse, and divorce...obviously.

“Heartbreak is loss. Divorce is a piece of paper.”

Most assuredly this is a 5/5 star read.