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A review by zaiphon
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I didn't know for sure how I would end up feeling about the book when I finished, and so I had to take some time after reading to think this one through.
Ultimately, I did enjoy the story. The story is mostly told through the eyes of the narrator, Adeline/Addie with slight dual POV amongst a character who is introduced after the story really gets going (Henry). Once Henry is introduced, the plot really picks up and I felt more invested in the characters as well as connecting the pieces.
The story offers up a lot of great topics to discuss such as time, love, humanity, desires, and the lengths a person would go to make a desire obtainable. However, I finished the book wanting a little bit more. It felt like I was just getting a taste of it once the story ended. I think this is one of those books to read with a group or maybe even do a re-read.
This my first Schwab book and it did encourage me to check out more of her titles.
Ultimately, I did enjoy the story. The story is mostly told through the eyes of the narrator, Adeline/Addie with slight dual POV amongst a character who is introduced after the story really gets going (Henry). Once Henry is introduced, the plot really picks up and I felt more invested in the characters as well as connecting the pieces.
The story offers up a lot of great topics to discuss such as time, love, humanity, desires, and the lengths a person would go to make a desire obtainable. However, I finished the book wanting a little bit more. It felt like I was just getting a taste of it once the story ended. I think this is one of those books to read with a group or maybe even do a re-read.
This my first Schwab book and it did encourage me to check out more of her titles.