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Literary Fiction· United States

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Aggregate Editorial Score71/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 2017400 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 2017, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo established Taylor Jenkins Reid as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Reclusive Hollywood legend Evelyn Hugo chooses a young unknown journalist to write her tell-all memoir, revealing her seven marriages and the true love of her life. Reid's compulsively readable novel is both a glamorous Hollywood saga and a tender story of a great forbidden love. Themes of Hollywood, love, identity run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 2017.

Book Details

AuthorTaylor Jenkins Reid
Published2017
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages400
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9781501139239
Editorial Score71/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Editorial Assessment

First published in 2017, Taylor Jenkins Reid's The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a work of literary fiction that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with Hollywood, love, identity, fame gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre. Critics and institutions have consistently placed The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo among the notable works of its period. Among its recognitions: Goodreads Choice Award 2017. Our aggregate score of 71/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. What distinguishes The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is how it handles its central concerns — Hollywood, love, identity, fame — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo reflects Taylor Jenkins Reid's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United States's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
winner · global
201764
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About the Author
Taylor Jenkins Reid
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Taylor Jenkins Reid is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of literary fiction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo about?

Reclusive Hollywood legend Evelyn Hugo chooses a young unknown journalist to write her tell-all memoir, revealing her seven marriages and the true love of her life. Reid's compulsively readable novel is both a glamorous Hollywood saga and a tender story of a great forbidden love.

Who wrote The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo?

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo was written by Taylor Jenkins Reid, from United States. First published in 2017.

What awards has The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo won?

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 2017.

Is The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo worth reading?

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 64/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Hollywood, love, identity.

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What category is The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo?

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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