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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
2020 book by V.E. Schwab From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is a fantasy novel by the American author V. E. Schwab. It was published by Tor Books on October 6, 2020.[1] The story follows a young French woman in 1714 who makes a bargain with the Dark that makes her immortal, but curses her to be forgotten by everyone she meets. It was widely praised and nominated for the 2021 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel.[2]
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Reception
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue was on the New York Times Best Seller list for 37 consecutive weeks through July 2021.[3]
Caitlyn Paxson at NPR praised the novel, particularly the attention to art: "her seven signature freckles...she has attempted to imprint herself in an artist's mind...fleeting impressions of a forgotten immortal. Together, they give us a sweeping feeling of urgency as we understand Addie's longing to be remembered in such a concrete and visceral way."[4]
Kirkus Reviews labeled the novel a "spellbinding story" that would have readers "stay up all night reading—rich and satisfying and strange and impeccably crafted."[5] Ellen Morton from The Washington Post called it a "tour de force," commending the momentum, contemplative story, and explorations of identity.[6]
Megan Kallstrom of Slate noted the story's careful attention to detail, ending her review by saying: "Much like the seven freckles that sprinkle Addie’s face, we create our own constellations, and as we live through these darkened days, I feel brighter for having added Addie to mine."[7]
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Film adaptation
In November 2021, it was announced that eOne is planning to produce a film adaptation of the novel. Schwab is reported to have penned the early drafts of the screenplay before handing it off to husband-wife duo Augustine Frizzell and David Lowery; the former of the two also planned to direct the film. Alan Siegel, Danielle Robinson, Gerard Butler, as well as Schwab act as producers on the project.[8][9]
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References
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