
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
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Narrated by:
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Julia Whelan
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Written by:
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V. E. Schwab
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"[Narrator Julia] Whelan's performance is unforgettable in this darkly romantic fantasy about one young woman cursed always to be forgotten...Her depiction of the darkness is smooth with a low cadence, capturing listeners' attention and their heart strings."–Booklist
In the vein of The Time Traveler’s Wife and Life After Life, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is New York Times bestselling author V. E. Schwab’s genre-defying tour de force.
A Life No One Will Remember. A Story You Will Never Forget.
France, 1714: in a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever—and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets.
Thus begins the extraordinary life of Addie LaRue, and a dazzling adventure that will play out across centuries and continents, across history and art, as a young woman learns how far she will go to leave her mark on the world.
But everything changes when, after nearly 300 years, Addie stumbles across a young man in a hidden bookstore and he remembers her name.
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"This epic story, spanning three centuries and two continents, is expertly narrated by Julia Whelan...This is a transporting listen, and these characters will stick with you for a long time."—Bookpage, starred review
"Julia Whelan's steady rhythm perfectly conveys the ups and downs of Addie LaRue's life, which take place over 300 years...Her voice fits each moment, making Addie's journey both sobering at times and unforgettable."—AudioFile Magazine
©2020 V. E. Schwab (P)2020 Macmillan AudioWhat the critics say
2020, NYPL Best Books of the Year, Long-listed, PrizeJury
2020, Oprah.com Best Books of the Year, Long-listed, PrizeJury
2020, NPR Best Book of the Year, Long-listed, PrizeJury
2020, Amazon.com Best Books of the Year, Long-listed, PrizeJury
2020, Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year, Long-listed, PrizeJury
2021, Locus Awards—Nominee, Short-listed, PrizeJury
2020, Barnes and Noble Best New Books of the Year, Long-listed, PrizeJury
Editorial Review
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, written by V. E. Schwab, is a historical fiction following Addie LaRue's cursed but extraordinary life across centuries of adventure. Addie's story begins in 18th-century France, where full of despair, she unwittingly makes a devastating sacrifice for the sake of eternity. Over the next 300 years, she moves through worlds where she is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she comes across, a caveat of her deal made with the stranger in the woods, Luc. That is until she meets Henry, a bookseller in New York City, who remembers her name. This tour de force by writer V. E. Schwab has taken the literary world by storm and become a bestseller in The New York Times and The Washington Post. It has also appeared on countless book of the year lists, including O, The Oprah Magazine, Amazon.com, and Kirkus Reviews.
The narration of this audiobook takes this character-driven tale to incredible heights. Julia Whelan captures the magic of these characters, allows listeners to see past villain and victim tropes, and instead brings their souls into vivid focus. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is a perfect listen for anyone who is a fan of epic historical fantasy audiobooks and other works from V. E. Schwab, like the Shades of Magic series ( A Darker Shade of Magic, A Gathering of Shadows, A Conjuring of Light) and Vicious.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue will take listeners from heartbreak to exhilarating hope as Addie's breathtaking adventure continues over centuries of solitude. Victoria Schwab's writing has cemented them as one of the most moving writers of the time, and this story is no exception. Full of thought-provoking situations and life-altering lessons, this is a story listeners will never forget.
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- James
- 2020-11-18
So good!
I loved it, honestly read it! Plot and characters are fabulous and I haven’t had a book I couldn’t stop listening to in ages!
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- Hayley
- 2021-08-18
Wonderful in every way!
Absolutely loved this book. Fantastic story, fantastic narration as always! Can’t stop recommending it to family and friends!!
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- Veronika
- 2021-03-18
Love love love
I absolutely loved this book, great story and amazing narration! The narrator really brings the characters to life, with different tones and accents. I really enjoyed the story and how each chapter was part of the timeline.
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- Shelley & Adam
- 2021-03-08
The amazing life of Addy LaRue
Absolutely love this book. the story was well written and kept me wanting more. Best narrative I've ever heard. Thank you and when's the sequel.
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- Lala Louie
- 2021-06-06
Loved and needed this
Supernatural, historical, art, romance, escape, adventure, love & passion, grief & loss. And in the end what is a life if not shared by those who see you, those who remember you. Beautifully written and narrated. This book swept me away to far off places and times as well as a journey within.
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- Sabrina farrugia
- 2021-07-20
Loved this!!
I really enjoyed this.
The narrator does an incredible job consistently throughout story.
An easy listen that kept me wanting more.
Highly recommend.
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- Susan
- 2021-07-26
Not what I expected
I was expecting a more in-depth travel into time Novel. It only goes back to one time in history only. The description led me to think that the woman travels many life times - not so. But the novel was well written and the story interesting.
Julia Whelan did a excellent narration of this novel.
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- Victoria
- 2021-12-08
Phenomenal
Wow, this book is amazing. The story is told with such colourful detail. The emotions that are described are so well done, you feel them as your reading it. Honestly, the story is so unique and gripping, I didn’t want it to end, but the way it ends is so complete. Schwab’s story telling ability is phenomenal, I can’t recommend this book enough.
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- Sue-Ann Maislin
- 2021-10-18
Exceptional Story Telling
This might be my favourite book of the year. It was beautifully written, clever and the characters will constantly surprising me. If you’re a fan of historical fiction, with a twist of fantasy I strongly recommend you read this book. I’m new to reading this author and listening to the narrator but I will be looking out for me.
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- 2021-01-16
Interesting
I enjoyed the story, I enjoyed the performance.
Book has unexpected twists and turns, if you enjoy an good fantasy and real life mix, you'll find it interesting.
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