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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
1202 reviews
kzweig13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Biphobia, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Car accident, Grief, and Sexual content
jcshells's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Moderate: Terminal illness, Suicide, Classism, Alcohol, Cancer, Infidelity, Lesbophobia, Toxic relationship, Death, Homophobia, Alcoholism, Blood, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Biphobia, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Outing, Car accident, Drug use, Grief, Misogyny, and Sexual harassment
rachelpacz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Alcoholism, Car accident, Death, Grief, and Suicide
Moderate: Abortion, Addiction, Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Cancer, Drug use, Homophobia, Biphobia, Chronic illness, Injury/Injury detail, and Misogyny
craftysnailtail's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
The characters were so vibrant and their stories absolutely captivated me. Evelyn is unlike any other main character I've ever encountered. The nuance of love and loss and all the gray areas found in those things are highlighted beautifully in this novel. At times I was frustrated with Evelyn's choices, but once I finished it, I couldn't stop thinking about it. About her.
If you're in the mood for a reflective, historical, and rather melancholy read- I'd recommend it. I also think it's an important read if you're part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Homophobia, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Infidelity, Lesbophobia, Car accident, Death, Alcoholism, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, and Terminal illness
Minor: Cancer, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic friendship, Abortion, Suicide, Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Blood, Miscarriage, Adult/minor relationship, and Death of parent
everk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Minor: Cancer, Rape, Physical abuse, Car accident, Sexual harassment, Homophobia, and Death
julesfrigault's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Cancer, Misogyny, Homophobia, Sexism, Death, Infidelity, Alcoholism, Car accident, Grief, Physical abuse, Abortion, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
beanmilkcantread's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Lesbophobia, and Homophobia
Minor: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Suicide, Car accident, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Cancer, Child death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Alcoholism
vi_holmes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I went into it apprehensively, just because this genre is so far out of my normal reading. It took me a month to read it for this reason, but I am so glad that I did!
This book was so phenomenal, even the things I didn't like about it felt purposeful and drove the story forward. I was mentally and emotionally exhausted by the time I finished it, but I feel like that's how you should come out of a story like this one. I honestly could have finished it the night before I did, but I had been crying so hard and so long at that point, I had to save the last 30 pages for after I'd had some rest. Definitely have the tissues at the ready!
I was absolutely in love with Harry! I will not get over how lovely of a human being he is.
I have one thing that was a bit meh for me personally that didn't seem intentional, but I will have to hide it behind spoiler tape (I will not be specific about it, but I do think the tape is still necessary). But I will say that it didn't take away from the overall story/experience. It was just a writing choice that wasn't for me. So spoiler ahead:
Evelyn is the most unlikeable person I have ever rooted for with my entire being and I love that Reid made me feel those mix of emotions! People are complicated and complex, and Evelyn (and several of the other characters in this story) embodied that so well! That is really what has me so in love with this story and what will have me coming back to it at some point! And I think that is what will make or break the Netflix adaptation, whether or not they are able to capture the complexity of people as brilliantly as Reid wrote it.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Grief, Alcoholism, and Car accident
Moderate: Physical abuse, Outing, Sexual harassment, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Classism, Cancer, Biphobia, Death, and Suicide
Minor: Abortion, Body shaming, Hate crime, Child abuse, and Pregnancy
rushh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Death, Gaslighting, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Minor: Blood, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Car accident, Violence, Sexual harassment, Cancer, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Drug use, Homophobia, Terminal illness, Injury/Injury detail, Suicide, and Chronic illness
katlikesreadingbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Cursing, Suicide, Cancer, Abortion, Car accident, Adult/minor relationship, Physical abuse, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Chronic illness, and Alcoholism