Chapter 2

Summary

• The narrator is given the task of researching the life of Hollywood star Evelyn Hugo and preparing for an interview with her.
• Evelyn's life was filled with scandal and drama, including multiple marriages and rumored affairs, and all her husbands are now deceased, leaving her the only source of information about her relationships.
• The narrator's personal life is troubled, having recently split from her husband David who moved out and left her with a half-empty apartment.
• Compartmentalizing her personal issues, the narrator spends days thoroughly researching Evelyn Hugo, watching her old movies and reading articles about her life.
• The narrator is concerned about controlling the narrative of the forthcoming interview and making sure Evelyn doesn't manipulate her.
• The narrator discovers Evelyn had a particular allure and enigmatic quality, always leaving audiences wanting more while keeping herself partly concealed.
• As she sinks deeper into her research, the narrator realizes that she is developing her own fascination with Evelyn and wonders if Evelyn will reveal more truth in their interview or continue her game of only giving just enough information.