Book · 2015 · nyt:combined-print-and-e-book-fiction=2020-10-25
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
Why people recommend it
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab is a fantasy novel about a young woman who makes a Faustian bargain to live forever but is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. During The Book Review podcast episode titled Matt Haig on The Midnight Library, Mental Illness and Winnie-the-Pooh, published on May 15, 2026, Jen Harlan shared her thoughts on the book. She pointed out that V. E. Schwab is primarily known as a fantasy author who has also ventured into science fiction. When describing the specific qualities of the narrative, Jen Harlan characterized Addie LaRue as the least heavy piece of fantasy writing among the author's published works. By highlighting this accessible aspect of the story, she recommended the novel as a fitting choice for readers interested in speculative fiction with a lighter touch, particularly those who appreciate the style and themes found in Matt Haig's popular storytelling.
Who recommended it
- Jen Harlan Recommended
Jen Harlan — 1 mention
“The first of which is The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab, who is predominantly a fantasy writer. She's also written some sci-fi... Addie LaRue is, I would say, probably the least heavy fantasy of her books.”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
- Henry IV, Part 1
- Invisible Cities
- Reasons to stay alive
- The History of Love
- The House at Pooh Corner
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and then V Schwab the author of The Invisible life of Addy laroo has a new book coming out”