A review by lizzyjean
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book was fantastic! Reading about the complicated life of an actress, from the politics of it all to the emotional sides of the characters, was an incredibly unique experience, and was done to absolute perfection.

Just as Evelyn wanted, I both love and hate her after reading that book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Homophobia, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Car accident, Suicide, Cancer, Terminal illness, Lesbophobia, Biphobia, and Death of parent

Minor: Pregnancy, Racism, Abortion, Drug abuse, and Outing

There are multiple depictions of domestic abuse between Evelyn and

Don Adler

. Evelyn

gets an abortion

. Evelyn, Celia St. James, and Connor are

diagnosed with terminal illnesses, including breast cancer

. AIDS, as well as the deaths behind it, is mentioned. While it doesn’t outwardly say that

Evelyn committed suicide

, it is strongly implied, arguably it is exactly what happens.