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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Alma Cuervo, Julia Whelan, Robin Miles
- Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
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Publisher's Summary
2018 Audie Award Finalist for Multi-Voiced Performance
From Taylor Jenkins Reid, "a genius when it comes to stories about life and love" (Redbook), comes an unforgettable and sweeping novel about one classic film actress' relentless rise to the top - the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine.
Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one in the journalism community is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?
Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband, David, has left her, and her career has stagnated. Regardless of why Evelyn has chosen her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jump-start her career.
Summoned to Evelyn's Upper East Side apartment, Monique listens as Evelyn unfurls her story: from making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the late '80s and, of course, the seven husbands along the way. As Evelyn's life unfolds - revealing a ruthless ambition, an unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love - Monique begins to feel a very a real connection to the actress. But as Evelyn's story catches up with the present, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique's own in tragic and irreversible ways.
Written with Reid's signature talent for "creating complex, likable characters" (Real Simple), this is a fascinating journey through the splendor of Old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it means - and what it takes - to face the truth.
Editorial Review
New York Times bestseller The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo has captivated readers since its release in 2017 and garnered rave reviews. Known for her mastery of creating intriguing characters, Taylor Jenkins Reid has struck gold with her depiction of Old Hollywood starlet Evelyn Hugo and reporter Monique Grant as she gingerly unfolds Evelyn’s life story. As the real-life tragedies of a once beloved movie star begin to take shape, the irreversible ways true love can alter a life develop into an enthralling story.
Finalist of the 2018 Audie Award for Multi-Voiced Performance, this unabridged audiobook version of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a delightful listen. Ridiculously talented narrators Alma Cuervo, Julia Whelan, and Robin Miles bring these characters to life and take this already great story to entrancing new heights. A must-listen for fans of Colleen Hoover and those unable to resist a tale of forbidden love, this audiobook is best appreciated with minimal spoilers.
Taylor Jenkins Reid is no stranger to writing incredible pieces of historical fiction. Her other works like Malibu Rising and Daisy Jones & The Six have become quick fan favourites and propelled her onto reading wish lists everywhere. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo audiobook is no exception, as it has become a viral hit on BookTok. So if you are ready to be swept away to Old Hollywood and listen to a pause-resistant audiobook, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo will not disappoint.
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- BDC
- 2018-11-21
Enjoyed!
Really enjoyed the pace and narrative of this book. I felt like I really knew the characters by books end and I was sad it was over.
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- Gigi
- 2021-12-03
Brilliant Voice Acting, Not So Great Storytelling
I really enjoyed the way this presented, the use of gossip mags and this gave off a lot of Marilyn Monroe vibes. But as a biracial latine/white woman who is also bisexual, I had a lot of issues with how these things were handled in the story. The woman on woman love scenes felt like they were fetishizing the physical and romantic angles rather than feeling genuine and the relationship also felt insincere. I never understood why Evelyn cared about the great love of her life. She also wasn't written well, I felt like she had no personality. The only characters that did were Evelyn, Don and Harry. And the biracial stuff... Man, it was like a checkmark. It was dealt with so poorly and mostly left out of a lot of the conversation. It was like a buzzword for plot. And it was really upsetting.
After I found out the writer was a white, cisgender, hetero woman I just shook my head like yea, okay, that tracks. She should never have written about this because she does not have the experience to understand the nuances of these very real, difficult and complex lived experiences. This did not come off as representation and I don't think this book deserves as much credit as it gets. Read some actual BIPOC authors, the story will be much better and the feelings of things like struggling with a biracial identity and bi-erasure? Handled way better.
I would never recommend this book to anyone.
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- Karen W. Lam
- 2019-09-23
Perfectly Good But It’s No Daisy Jones
After I gushed about Daisy Jones and the Six (and the incredible audiobook performances), many friends suggested this one and I think my expectations were too high. The wraparound feels a little forced and the performances are a little overacted. I might have enjoyed it more but for the high standards set by Daisy Jones.
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- Kelsey
- 2019-03-09
Wow!
Just wow! This audiobook is definitely one of my favs. The narration was incredible and I found myself loving the flawed characters. This was my first TJR book and certainly not my last. I just bought the rest of her audiobooks!
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- parsnip
- 2022-01-17
TEDIOUS!
I bought this book on the strength of all the positive reviews but this just shows you how people differ in their tastes and opinions. I could not finish this book as I found the characters annoying, frustrating and unlikely. If it had been a print rather than an audiobook I would have skimmed through it but listening to it was just too much. The narration of the Evelyn character also grated for some reason. It just seemed like way too much tedious dialogue. Points were hammered home in five sentences rather than one or two and I just wanted to scream "yes okay we get it -- enough already!" This was evident right from the start when Monique received her assignment from Evelyn and kept questioning it - so boring. The sex scenes were painful and drawn out. I suppose it is not fair to write a review on only part of a book (I bailed at the second breakup of Evelyne and Celia after Evelyn predictably did not disclose things in a timely way, as usual) but that was literally all I could bear. I remain intrigued against my better judgment as to why Monique was chosen by Evelyn as she had mentioned that the reason was very upsetting, so if I come across a print version I might do a skimming exercise just to find this out. But as for the rest of Evelyn's husbands - don't care - life is too short to accommodate the reading of this pedestrian book.
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- Simone D'Hondt
- 2022-06-29
It was… okay.
The setting of glamorous 1950s Hollywood was very fun to immerse myself in… however, I didn’t find the relationship between Monique and Evelyn to be worth the distraction. Nor was the plot twist at the end worth it. This story would have had more depth if Evelyn herself revealed her true identity without Monique.
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- kitkat nan
- 2018-09-20
OUT OF THIS WORLD
I keep on listening and listening to this book! Very in love with it!
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- Emily
- 2018-09-19
Great Book
This was the first Taylor Jenkins Reid book I read and I’m excited to read more! The narrators were great as well which only added to the story.
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- Vee
- 2019-01-15
good story
interesting story. loved the flawed characters.
a fan of Robin Miles narrations.
I definitely recommend!
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- Desiree
- 2022-01-14
very much enjoyed this one
really enjoyed this novel. love the historical perspective. hearing about the glits and glam Hollywood in the 50's was spectacular.
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- W Perry Hall
- 2018-03-17
Glucose Gluttony
Paraphrasing a quote attributed to Abe Lincoln: 'For those who like this kind of a book, it is just about the kind of a book they would like.'
This was a significant failure in my vetting process, plain and simple.
While reading this novel, over and over I winced or rolled my eyes at the soppy prose that brought to mind the picture of one being force-fed a huge jar of crystallized honey (left in the pantry for the past year plus). I love honey, but crystallized...no, no way. E.g.,
'I loved you so much, that I thought you were the meaning of my life... I thought that people were put on Earth to find other people, and I was put on Earth to find you. To find you, and touch your skin, and smell your breath, and hear all your thoughts....'
The book is also a sugary trove of cliched gems, such as:
'Sometimes reality comes crashing down on you.'
'When you’re given an opportunity to change your life, be ready to do whatever it takes to make it happen. '
'It felt like water in the desert.'
And schmaltzy advice like, 'You have to find a job that makes your heart feel big instead of one that makes it feel small.'
You shouldn't need any advice if you read the quotes above.
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- Dubi
- 2017-12-31
Five Out of Seven Ain't Bad
Evelyn Hugo was a bombshell movie star in the 1950s and 60s whose career as a celebrity carried on past her prime as an actress. An amalgam of real-life stars like Elizabeth Taylor, Rita Hayworth, Marilyn Monroe, and bits of pieces of others, Evelyn Hugo used her physical attributes and street smarts to get to the top, stay on top (mostly), and get back on top when she fell into decline.
A master manipulator who made no bones about it, she knew how to use everyone around her to get her way -- producers, directors, fellow actors, Hollywood media, even neighbors, and most especially her husbands. And to keep her secrets. Even in her last days, in the present day, when she has recused herself from the limelight, Evelyn manipulates the media to reveal her most closely held secrets.
This is without question a fun book. If you like movies, especially the glamorous era in which Evelyn Hugo rose to stardom, this is manna from heaven. You'll be guessing throughout the proceedings as to who Evelyn represents in real life, who the people around her might have been in real life. And you'll even get some thematic depth on a couple of currently relevant topics in addition to the potboiler of a plot.
For me personally, the story faltered slightly in two ways. After a flawless first two-thirds, the last third grew repetitive, as Evelyn started making the same mistakes again. The first four or five husbands were (collectively) a great story, the last couple-three husbands were kind of a shrug. The final reveal perks things up again, but by then the book is just about over.
The other problem is the very thematic depth that makes the book more than just a mindless beach read. In the two main areas of interest (not going to give them away), I was nagged by how Evelyn dealt with them -- one by hiding her her in the sand to protect her career, the other by taking advantage of a situation that many would find heinous to further her fortunes. In addition, there were prominent issues of the era, within the film business and in the world at large, that are virtually ignored.
But that's probably just me -- if you like this kind of thing, you'll love this.
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- Dorothy
- 2017-07-13
Representative of Trendy Writing
I understand that many have been enthralled by this book. I was not one of those people. I found the reading formulaic and in the Gone Girl genre, a sort of 21st century laziness that troubles me. It was very "up to date" in its subject matter. It follows the almost required plot line that new television and movies are gravitating to. The author has wisely gone with this flow for ease of publication. All I can say is this: I recently listened to The Age of Innocence, Rebecca, The Sympathizer, The French Lieutenant's Woman and Atonement, so this probably accounts for my low rating. The lowest I have ever given. I do not recommend this book to those who seek more craft from their authors.
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- bridget
- 2018-07-16
I’m not crying, you’re crying
Completely unexpected but also touchingly beautiful. Manages to touch on a number of very difficult subjects while still staying a light read. Bravo.
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- Brittany Forese
- 2021-07-06
Such a shallow dull book
What a basic book. Unbelievable and silly; I couldn’t recommend this book to a single soul.
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- Delaney Faulk
- 2018-10-02
Ugh!
I am in the minority, unless this author has tons of friends, but this book is about a young woman who can't stop apologizing for herself -- and that line is repeated throughout! Maybe it is for tweens?
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- Linda Skowronski
- 2017-07-29
Wonderful Read!!
Very complicated character with many faults & bad traits yet you can't help but love & feel sorry for her at the same time.
Shed a few tears during the course of the story.....
First time I've read this author but not the last!
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- Armchair critic
- 2017-07-10
Supreme storyline
The only thing about this book that didn't ring true was the fact it was fiction. It was very interesting from beginning to end. It has a real kicker at the end. You'll never see it coming. It's worth more than one listen.
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- Lauren
- 2021-07-13
Save your credit!
Omg - trite and zero depth. I don’t know why I kept listening. Such a ridiculous story.
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- Mia
- 2017-07-29
Taken to Hollywood and never wanted to return!
There aren't words enough to describe how much I loved this audiobook. It hasn't been this difficult for me to put one down in forever, and even as I wasn't listening, I was still thinking of the story and its characters, wondering where it was all leading and what would come next. Alma Cuervo's voice fit perfectly as Evelyn, and as she told the tales of her life, I was enthralled. This book has been the highlight of my reading summer, and I would recommend it to anyone fascinated by Old Hollywood.
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- Júlia Vasques Zacour
- 2020-07-22
Stunning
The story is absolutely incredible. The way it pictures the characters and their nuances is so close to reality. You end the book loving the people in the book for their flaws as much as their qualities.
Heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. The performances are amazing, and even though I didn't read the written copy, I suspect audiobook is the best way to enjoy this story.
And what an enjoyment it is!
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- Preciosa Dombele
- 2023-01-25
Interesting but not incredible
I decided to listen the audiobook because I was struggling to get involved by the book when I was reading, so the audiobook brought that glam and immersion that was missing. The story is nice, good to read to pass your time, but after a while it follows all the same pattern. Evelyn is an interesting character, but nothing too original, however it’s easy to get eager to know more about her story. In the other hand, Monique is a hitting boring, it lacks of charisma and when the book focus on her life it gets boring. But for an audiobook it works well and the voice actors do a great job!
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- Jessik beverly
- 2023-12-01
Très réaliste et bien écrit
Le livre m’a vraiment transporté dans la vie d’Evelyne. Il donne envie de découvrir cette femme l’a rendant presque réelle.
Overall good story après j’ai connu mieux mais j’ai apprécié. C’est dommage que je ne puisse ps me plonger dans ces films après avoir terminé ce livre😔
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-08-21
Very well-written
Very interesting story and well told. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Evelyn’s character is complex, and it feels like you’re pulling back layers as you progress through the story.
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-06-29
Très beau roman
Un magnifique roman, réaliste, bien narré, je recommande
Une belle histoire de la vie d’une star, très émouvant!
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- M. de Freitas
- 2023-04-08
Great book
Slow to get in but we’ll worth it. Not a minute boring and so realistic of life.
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- Client d'Amazon
- 2022-07-31
Hooked from the start
I knew I would love this story right from the start. It's beautifully written and interpreted. I enjoyed every second of it. Evelyn is such a complex character. I loved it!
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- Polina
- 2022-05-27
Great story
Very captivating book, takes a few chapters to kick in, but impossible to put down after that ;)
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- Mylène B.
- 2022-04-11
Une merveille
Je me suis lancée dans cette écoute après avoir vu le livre conseillé partout. J'ai tout simplement adoré. Très bien écrit et raconté.
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-01-07
GÉNIAL
Les audio books des livres de Taylor Jenkins Reid are just perfect. And this one doesn’t failed. I was immersed form beginning to end
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