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A review by hsyddy
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I knew this was gonna be a fantastic read when "smash the patriarchy, sweetheart" was typed out across the dedication page. Even the title itself I find incredibly captivating in empowering feminism because
1) challenges the common patriarchic notion to think "what's wrong with her to the extent that she would be married 7 times?"
2) shows the power she holds as the 7 men were defined as Evelyn Hugo's husband rather than the usual Mrs. *insert husband's name*
The story is written in two different timelines, and the transition between the two narratives was smoothly done.
1) challenges the common patriarchic notion to think "what's wrong with her to the extent that she would be married 7 times?"
2) shows the power she holds as the 7 men were defined as Evelyn Hugo's husband rather than the usual Mrs. *insert husband's name*
The story is written in two different timelines, and the transition between the two narratives was smoothly done.
Oh, I know the whole world prefers a woman who doesn’t know her power, but I’m sick of all that.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Domestic abuse
Minor: Alcoholism and Suicide