READ WITH ME - Evelyn Hugo Part 1
- Sage Corwin
- Jul 18
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 21
Full disclosure: I've read this book before. It's one of my favorites. What I haven't done is have the opportunity to discuss it with other people who've read it.
So I'm REALLY excited. 😁
If you are interested in picking up a copy, you can still do that here and come back when you've gotten through the first 100 pages.
For everyone else - Let's do this!
First things first: Ground Rules.
I'm working under the assumption (although it's not a guarantee) that we are all adults here. So I'm expecting that we can act like adults. Differing opinions foster growth (which we encourage and actively pursue here) - but let's make sure that we are sharing these opinions respectfully.
No name-calling, insults, or bullying of any kind.
Secondly, we are all moving at our own paces, so we will be in different places at different times. The goal is for everyone to have the best experience possible as they're reading our selections for the first time. SO - when commenting and participating in discussions:
Please be mindful of spoilers.
If you've moved ahead, please double-check that you aren't revealing anything prematurely.
Finally, we are all human beings, and we make mistakes. We learn best in environments where it's safe to sometimes get it wrong. So if one of us falls short on rules 1 or 2....
Practice Grace with one another.
If we need more rules, I'll add them as we go.
There will be some trial and error regarding the best format and approach, so feel free to provide feedback as we develop this process.
For now, you will find the questions posted below as comments to begin discussion threads. We may change that in the future depending on how it works.
Now - Let's get started!

Question 9:
Evelyn says: "Intimacy is impossible without trust." What does this bring up for you, if anything?
I identify as a strong female who has had to deal with the patriarchal society we have in the world. It is not a challenge I have lived up to very successfully. I would not be as caviar Evelyn was portrayed but I have been able to identify with Monique over the course of my life so far. Not revealing much here seems. Maybe I am aligned with both after all. LOL
Question 8:
The tale of Evelyn’s first husband, Ernie Diaz, involves a lot of themes and details that may be unsettling.
Please feel free to share your reactions to this part of the story if you'd like.
Question 7:
During their lunch, Monique expresses concerns about the ethical implications of Evelyn’s offer.
What might you have done in her position? Whose perspective — Evelyn’s or Monique’s — more closely aligns with your own values and worldview?
Question 6:
Do you have any reaction to the fact that Evelyn was married seven times?
Where do you think that reaction comes from — personal beliefs, societal expectations, or something else?