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4.45 AVERAGE
4.45 AVERAGE
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo feels like a story right out of old Hollywood. It explores her life as a movie star, all the things she does to reach stardom, all the things she goes through. She is not a perfect character; she is an incredibly believable flawed person. I have always enjoyed the stories of old Hollywood, the tragic lives many of those stars lived to get to where they were, and Evelyn is no different. Taylor does such a phenomenal job at making this woman feel real, especially when she admits who her secret true love is. The unfairness of it, the dangers of it, it's all so well explored throughout this book. A dear friend recommended I experience this as an audiobook, and I'm very glad I did. The narrator was exceptional in bringing Evelyn to life, making her sound regal, fiesty, and in grief. That isn't to say Monique doesn't also feel like an interesting character. She feels relatable, because she's a lot like other people who hit a low point in their life when their job has stagnated. She's practically a nobody, yet she has a big part to play in Evelyn's life.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a great story for those who love historical fiction, especially stories of old Hollywood.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a great story for those who love historical fiction, especially stories of old Hollywood.
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I definitely enjoyed seeing the story unfold and read it in a single day, but I ultimately didn't feel as invested as I wanted to. So, it was technically good, but I feel neutral.