Schwab, V: Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Déjà vu, déjà su, déjà vécu - already seen, already know, already lived

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What is left when nobody remembers you and you can no longer grasp your own sense of identity? Addie LaRue is forced to live forever while being forgotten by everyone she has ever known and will ever meet. Destined to be alone, her only joy in life is discovering the hidden treasures that different cities have to offer. She lives in Paris, Berlin, Florence, and even New York City. There, she enjoys her life visiting theatres, museums, and the local bookstore, where she “borrows” form their itinerary since nobody will remember who took them. Well, until Henry confronts her stealing habits and she is too surprised to realise that after centuries of being alone, she finally met the first person who remembers her name. This is how a poetic, romantic, and vividly illustrated story unfolds, filled with deep conversations, beautifully described scenery, and morally ambiguous relationships.

"A dreamer" does not seem such a bad word

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Addie LaRue is cursed to be forgotten by everyone but to live for eternity. After making a deal with seemingly the devil, she travels the world for years, experiencing all kinds of people and memories without ever leaving behind any trace of herself. But that changes after she encounters Henry. Because, as impossible as it sounds, he remembers her. This poetically written novel makes you appreciate all those things you take for granted and leaves you speechless and grateful for every person in your life. And who knows, maybe 'invisible' people can leave a mark in this world after all. Even if it's very small...