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A review by emthewordenthusiast
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Aging and reclusive hollywood icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell her story and enlists the unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job. Monique’s main objective? Learn who of Evelyn’s seven husbands was her one true love.
The short answer is… none of them.
Because Evelyn’s true love was fellow actress
Celia St. James.
I’ll admit it. I was swayed to read this novel due to the insane recognition it has received on social media including hundreds of awards, reviews, and recommendations.
Unfortunately, I was completely blindsided by the overt homosexual agenda. It’s not just a part of the book, it is the primary storyline of the book.
Yes, the writing is superb. Yes, the story grabs your attention from page one. But no, I wouldn’t recommend it. Not only because it affirms LGBTQ+ relationships (which funnily enough portrays them to be unhealthy, abusive, and emotionally manipulative), the “heroine” is completely selfish, malicious, and unfeeling and it tells the lie that to be successful as a woman you must essentially sleep your way to the top.
I didn’t want to review this book as I didn’t want to take any actions that may promote it. However, since its’ been all the rage on social media and is now being made into a movie, I felt obligated to warn readers or future viewers of the film that this is NOT a story about the golden age of Hollywood, as the descriptions make it out to be. It’s a hopeless, overrated, graphic drama promoting the gay lifestyle and making a mockery out of marriage.
Don’t give into the hype!
Content warnings: explicit sexual content, LGBTQ+ relationships/affirmations, advocacy of assisted suicide, language
The short answer is… none of them.
Because Evelyn’s true love was fellow actress
Celia St. James.
I’ll admit it. I was swayed to read this novel due to the insane recognition it has received on social media including hundreds of awards, reviews, and recommendations.
Unfortunately, I was completely blindsided by the overt homosexual agenda. It’s not just a part of the book, it is the primary storyline of the book.
Yes, the writing is superb. Yes, the story grabs your attention from page one. But no, I wouldn’t recommend it. Not only because it affirms LGBTQ+ relationships (which funnily enough portrays them to be unhealthy, abusive, and emotionally manipulative), the “heroine” is completely selfish, malicious, and unfeeling and it tells the lie that to be successful as a woman you must essentially sleep your way to the top.
I didn’t want to review this book as I didn’t want to take any actions that may promote it. However, since its’ been all the rage on social media and is now being made into a movie, I felt obligated to warn readers or future viewers of the film that this is NOT a story about the golden age of Hollywood, as the descriptions make it out to be. It’s a hopeless, overrated, graphic drama promoting the gay lifestyle and making a mockery out of marriage.
Don’t give into the hype!
Content warnings: explicit sexual content, LGBTQ+ relationships/affirmations, advocacy of assisted suicide, language