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Wow! This was a riveting page-turner that completely absorbed me in the story. I loved reading about Evelyn Hugo and her complex, surprising life. She was a complicated character and Taylor Jenkins Reid brought her to life utterly and completely. Evelyn seemed like a real person to me, albeit one about whom I was not entirely sure how I felt. A fascinating exploration of the intricate nature of what it means to be human and the lengths to which we will go to protect those we love. Recommended!

This is headed out to emmejo as part of the wishlist tag game. Enjoy!

This arrived today, thank you!

I agree with ReallyBookish; I couldn't put this down! The characters and their very complicated relationships were compelling. Reid's talent for voice shone here, making the two main characters' storytelling styles distinct.

Plus, how many Hollywood retrospective stories star two women of color, one of whom is bisexual? Just about none, in my experience. It was great to read a novel that tackled some of the more complicated political/social aspects of the time, and the ways those were handled impressed me. Evelyn's internal (and sometimes external) war between her white-passing, sexpot public image and her true self made for excellent tension, but also allowed the reader to explore some of their own biases and assumptions as Evelyn articulated hers.

Sent out as a RABCK

Thank you for sending this RABCK box of books! What I don't keep to read will be spread around to LFLs, as RABCKs, or to one of the two book fairs the BCinDC group gives away books at in Maryland.

I'd seen this book pop up from time-to-time and thought it sounded intriguing! Now I have the chance to give it a try! Thanks!

Wasn't that impressed to start with as I didn't care for the writing style and the story felt familiar. But as the story progressed I became engrossed in Evelyn's story. She is such a vivid character. Monique, on the other hand, felt, somewhat, unnecessary until right at the end. To be honest I was thinking her point of being in the story would be different. I thought it was going to be an unoriginal role but I'm happy to say I was pleasantly surprised!

If you pick this book up and you're not feeling it, give it some time and Evelyn might just grow on you.

Reserved for Bookstogive’s General Literature VBB

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Added to the Feminism / Girl Power Book Box #2!

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Pulled this from the bookbox. I'd actually had this on my wishlist. :)

I was hooked almost right away. The author has a very nice style. I liked the twists throughout Evelyn's story, though there were times it was repetititive reading of all the lying and deception Evelyn and Harry both employed to keep their secrets. Still, an enjoyable read. I have now passed this to my daughter since she's heard rave reviews.