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

adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A fictional masterpiece. I could not stop reading. The plot was fast but you wouldn't be left feeling unsatisfied. The twists that I didn't see coming were very rewarding as a reader. It was exhilarating, tender, thought-provoking and nerve-racking all the same. 

🎯 The parallel of Monique's life and Evelyn's life added a special layer to the story unfolding. Monique's reactions were what mine would have been at most points, and witnessing Evelyn's response to her reaction made it feel like Evelyn was responding to me in real-time as she told me her story
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The obvious twist that is: Celia was her true love, and how this question was dangled from the start. I felt that it was such a genius drop and perhaps because I was too immersed in Evelyn's story, I did not see it coming. I loved the irony of it all, that the title is about her 7 husbands; and how the general reader's curiosity would be 'which is her true love; and how her true love in that sense was none.

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The last twist; the mystery from the start: why did Evelyn choose Monique? Amazing and brilliant build-up that caught me off guard.

🎯 Evelyn's energy, self-awareness and straightforwardness helped move the story along at a brief yet thoughtful pace
🎯 The exploration of a kind of love (Cameron) beyond just romantic love that is so vital and fulfilling in our lives. And the emphasis that connection and intimacy is more than just sex.
🎯 The plight and struggle of people who were the 'outcast' be it due to sexuality, wealth or ethnicity.
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