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A review by lizgom
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I can’t express how much I loved this book. I loved Addie and her need for freedom. I loved jumping from two different times. I love the feeling I got like I was actually swimming in Addie’s thoughts. Needing to be free, traveling, or just doing new things just had me at peace. (Probably my inner Sagittarius adoring Addie)
Plot-wise, this story could have been so thrilling. The plot begins when Addie LaRue, our protagonist, makes a deal with the devil in order to get out of an arranged marriage, and finally live the adventurous life she has always dreamed of living. But there is a catch. Not only does she become immortal, she is also instantly forgotten about by every person she meets as soon as they leave the room she is in.
This story was so intriguing to me because I feel like we all fear being forgotten. At least once in our lifetime we think about what legacy we'll leave for our children, or how well we will be remembered when we die. We basically experience this every time someone forgets Addie.
Henry was a little bland to me. Typical basic lonely boy searching to be loved authentically.
My favorite part of the book was the writing. Simply, chefs kiss. It's definitely a long book that could’ve been cut short, but I didn’t mind because I simply love Victoria's writing.
Plot-wise, this story could have been so thrilling. The plot begins when Addie LaRue, our protagonist, makes a deal with the devil in order to get out of an arranged marriage, and finally live the adventurous life she has always dreamed of living. But there is a catch. Not only does she become immortal, she is also instantly forgotten about by every person she meets as soon as they leave the room she is in.
This story was so intriguing to me because I feel like we all fear being forgotten. At least once in our lifetime we think about what legacy we'll leave for our children, or how well we will be remembered when we die. We basically experience this every time someone forgets Addie.
Henry was a little bland to me. Typical basic lonely boy searching to be loved authentically.
My favorite part of the book was the writing. Simply, chefs kiss. It's definitely a long book that could’ve been cut short, but I didn’t mind because I simply love Victoria's writing.