60 pages • 2 hours read
V. E. SchwabThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab, published in 2020, tells the story of an 18th-century Frenchwoman, Addie LaRue, who makes a deal with a demonic entity for eternal life, only to find that everyone she meets immediately forgets her, until she encounters a young bookseller named Henry in modern-day New York City who remembers her.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab captivates with its imaginative narrative and well-developed characters, drawing praise for its poetic prose and emotional depth. Critics appreciate the novel's intricate exploration of memory and identity, though some find the pacing uneven. Overall, it's a compelling blend of fantasy and existential reflection.
Who Should Read The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue?
Readers who relish soul-stirring fantasy and character-driven narratives, akin to Neil Gaiman's The Ocean at the End of the Lane or Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus, will be captivated by V. E. Schwab's The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. The novel appeals to those intrigued by timeless themes of identity and defiance against the constraints of fate.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
900LBook Details
Fantasy
Gender / Feminism
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Religion / Spirituality
Age of Enlightenment
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Identity: Gender
Life/Time: Mortality & Death