Pure entertainment though it aspires to be a bit more than that. It's really not a serious statement about anything, even though it tries, but I just enjoyed the ride. Like a People magazine article in novel form. It did tease a twist along the way, and I liked that angle and the suspense it created. Also thought the fraught relationship between Evelyn and Celia was interesting.

Compelling beach or airplane reading for anyone who likes Hollywood gossip. ( )

Intriguing, well written, easy read ( )

Evelyn Hugo is willing to disclose the many secrets of her long career full of scandals and highly- publicized heartbreaks. However, she will only discuss her life with one author; Monique, a relatively- inexperienced journalist. Why Monique? How can the story of Evelyn Hugo’s scandalous only be told through one underqualified journalist?

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a historic fiction that breaks many glass ceilings and social expectations with its several successful women, inter-racial couplings, and sexualities. Taylor Jenkins Reid wrote such an immersive story the reader easily forgets to ask “Why Monique?” Due to Monique’s minimal character development and story line, it appears the question is intentionally forgotten. Taylor is very clear on the points of view and distinction between past and present. ( )

Good airplane book. Quick. ( )

A quick read. Well written, interesting story. Lots of attention paid to clothes and interiors, visuals.
The style reminded me a bit of Judith Krantz, particularly The jewels of Tessa Kent.

The narrative frame is a journalist interviewing an aging Hollywood superstar in the present time, but the bulk of the novel is dedicated to the rags-to riches story of the superstar from her humble beginnings in New York in the 50'es up until present time.

Some attempt at adding layers with issues of identity both in the historical and the present time storyline - including issues of class, race and sexuality. ( )