The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

1. General Impressions

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

• This novel is a BookTok sensation. What do you think has made it so popular?
• What did you think of Evelyn while you read the novel? Did your opinion change after she revealed what she did to Monique’s father?

2. Personal Reflection and Connection

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

• Were you or your parents alive during the 1960s? Does this novel match your/their experience of this period; for example, regarding women’s rights, gay rights, Latino experiences, or the prevalence of movie stars? 
• Monique’s character arc involves her moving on from a marriage and asserting herself at work. Did you relate to her arc in any way?
• Evelyn points out anti-bisexual bias when Monique goes from assuming that she is straight to assuming that she is a lesbian. Where do you see anti-bisexual bias in your own society? What forms does it take?
• Fame gives Evelyn wealth and status, but it comes at a high cost. Would you want to be famous?

3. Societal and Cultural Context

Examine the book’s relevance to societal issues, historical events, or cultural themes.

• How does the novel portray the growth of the LGBTQ+ rights movement?
• Evelyn’s star rises in the Golden Age of
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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