The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Theme:

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, loss, sacrifice, and tragedy. Despite what the title may suggest, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo doesn’t actually focus so much on the husbands, but rather Evelyn herself, where we quickly learn that there is much more to her than meets the eye.

Summary:

Hugo comes from a poor background, but marries the first of her many husbands in order to move to Hollywood and pursue her career. The novel spans over the entirety of Hugo’s life, and revolves around the circumstances surrounding each of her marriages.

Famous Quotes:

“You have to find a job that makes your heart feel big instead of one that makes it feel small.”

“Sometimes reality comes crashing down on you. Other times reality simply waits, patiently, for you to run out of the energy it takes to deny it.”

“Heartbreak is a loss. Divorce is a piece of paper.”

“I spent half my time loving her and the other half hiding how much I loved her.”

“But the truth is, praise is just like an addiction. The more you get it, the more of it you need just to stay even.”

“It’s always been fascinating to me how things can be simultaneously true and false, how people can be good and bad all in one, how someone can love you in a way that is beautifully selfless while serving themselves ruthlessly.”

“When you’re given an opportunity to change your life, be ready to do whatever it takes to make it happen. The world doesn’t give things, you take things. If you learn one thing from me, it should probably be that.”

“Never let anyone make you feel ordinary.”

“Don’t ignore half of me so you can fit me into a box. Don’t do that.”

“Sometimes reality comes crashing down on you. Other times reality simply waits, patiently, for you to run out of the energy it takes to deny it.”

“When you’re given an opportunity to change your life, be ready to do whatever it takes to make it happen. The world doesn’t give things, you take things.”

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