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    Audiobook17 hours

    The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

    Written by V. E. Schwab

    Narrated by Julia Whelan

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    "[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.

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
    USA TODAY BESTSELLER
    NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER
    THE WASHINGTON POST BESTSELLER

    A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books

    "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

    Editor's Note

    Book club pick…

    Thanks to a deal with a demon, Addie LaRue’s life will never end. The devil’s in the details, however, resulting in a curse that she will be forgotten by everyone she meets. After 300 years of living without making her mark on the world, Addie finally meets a young man who remembers her name. Take a journey through time, recommended by Emma Roberts’ book club Belletrist.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacmillan Audio
    Release dateOct 6, 2020
    ISBN9781250777959
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    The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
    Author

    V. E. Schwab

    V. E. Schwab is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, ranging from middle grade to teen to adult. Her books have garnered critical acclaim and been featured in the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, the Washington Post, and NPR; have been translated into more than a dozen languages; and been optioned for television and film. Schwab, an avid traveler, received her MFA from the University of Edinburgh, where her thesis was about the presence of monsters in medieval art. She lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. 

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    • 1/5
      This audiobook is out of order in some parts. The chapters repeat, jump around, or are out of order.

      Book is good, the Scribd version of the audiobook is bad.

      2 people found this helpful

    • 3/5
      If I were to only rate Julia Whelan’s performance narrating this book it’ll be five stars without any shade of doubt. It was a marvelous narration.
      The book itself... let’s say I wouldn’t be able to finish it if I were to read it with my eyes.

      2 people found this helpful

    • 5/5
      I remembered send a message to my friend when I read about 6 chapters, telling her that it's not a fantasy like other Schwab's but more like romance and it's slow. Then, here I am, Finished reading this book and gave it 5 Stars.
      I like following Addie's journey and see how her character developed. Though I am wrong, this book is not just about romance. This book is about a girl who wants to live her life as her own, who will learn how to life as her wish and who will pay the cost herself.

      'Whatever this is, she knows it will not last. She lived too long to think it chance, been cursed too long to thing it fate' p.195

      1 person found this helpful

    • 2/5
      Overly long and verbose for the story it contains, which is a mediocre love story at best. Narrator was fantastic even though I had to speed her up a bit to get through this slog of a story. It felt like 300 yrs worth of listening for a story and characters that weren’t worth it at all. Repetitive and overly flowery language that smacked of an author being in love with her own creations and writing. This is an overhyped book. Not sure I’ll come back to this author and I hope to forget Addie just as soon as every else does.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      This book reads like poetry. Read it , you won’t regret it!

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      This is without a doubt a 5⭐ read!
      The story of Addie's present alongside with Addie's past (what she's been through the 300 years that separate both time lines) was really well told!
      Love the storytelling, the world building, Addie is a character with so many layers and I loved to go through all of them! Henry was a blessing of a character and made me cry near the end. Luc was someone who I hated but also really liked because of all his nuances, a good villain he was!
      Such a gift of a story with a bittersweet ending!

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    • 5/5
      Beautiful book. I was hesitant to try it after I didn't like the author's Shades of Magic, but this is far far superior. Wonderful language and the masterful narration makes the audiobook an amazing experience.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      One of the best modern books I've read lately! It's beautiful, intriguing and gets you hooked!

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    • 2/5
      There were so many opportunities for some excellent historical fiction (300 years worth!) and she did absolutely nothing with it. There were several times when she brings the reader to the edge of a very interesting scene and instead of delving into it she walks away. The author spent too much time developing characters that were basically inconsequential. She repeats herself way too much and drags it on for way too long. You could cut out 2/3 of the book and it would still feel too long. The idea was a great one and the potential for greatness was there but it failed.

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    • 2/5
      It's all romance. The writing provides no sense of time and place, and history is kind of lost even though the story takes place over 300 yrs. We mostly just get scenes of her life with male lovers or one woman lover. I didn't get a real sense of the character.

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    • 2/5
      While I enjoyed the beginning and how the lore behind this deal-with-the-darkness came to be and the subtle hints given it became boring and tiresome by the end. I just wanted it to get to the point. Truthfully, I had a more tragic ending pictured in my mind so how it went down had me rolling my eyes.

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    • 1/5
      The book stopped working. The app team never responded. I'm supper disappointed I was invested in the story.

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    • 5/5
      A master piece from W E Shwab ... well crafted piece of art in my opinion ? ?
    • 5/5
      finished in 2 days! great read!! 10/10 recommend it. so good.
    • 5/5
      OH MY GOD I CANT BELIEVE THIS BOOK IS SO GOOD! This just hits every single spot omg. It’s perfect, it’s refreshing, it’s beautifully written, it’s realistic???? I love it so much, it’s become my new favourite. I recommend this book to absolutely every one in the world. ?
    • 5/5
      Such a realistic and beautiful story — kept me at the edge of my seat the whole time. I had to pause the book just because I didn’t want it to end. If you’re not sure whether to pick this up or not — just do it. It’s worth the read, I guarantee it. Speechless.
    • 5/5
      Amazing. Spectacular. Yet another incredible book from my favorite author.
    • 5/5
      This book is amazing. Beautifully written. It was a bit slow at first, but absolutely worth reading.
    • 3/5
      Kind of an enemy-to-lovers story! I enjoyed the verses in particular... this was the first book I read by V E Schwab and I don't regret it=)
    • 5/5
      I loved the book soo much. I can’t imagine life like that!
    • 2/5
      If I hear one more 'and yet...' or 'perhaps' I WILL scream.
    • 5/5
      Enjoyed the adult fantasy. Very well written and the audio voices were very well casted. Couldn’t put it down.
    • 5/5
      a história do livro é perfeita e essa voz… é impecável.
    • 4/5
      Loved the story. I read the book along with listening to the audio. There are a handful of discrepancies in the audio compared to the text but nothing that really impacts the story. That is the only reason this audio isn't 5 stars
    • 5/5
      This audiobook is a masterpiece. I enjoyed it every second.
    • 5/5
      This book was FANTASTIC. I am in love. I don’t think I have ever felt this way about a book.
    • 5/5
      the audiobook made the book even better. full review will be up on goodreads ??
    • 5/5
      I thought the book was well-written and the narrator did a good job. I was left wanting more of Addie and Luc.
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed the characters and the journey, however, for me, it was all a little too predictable
    • 4/5
      Great read with a wonderful twist at the end. However, the book could have been shorter.