by V. E. Schwab
Hardcover- $24.29
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 ...
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This book was recommended by a worker at Barnes and Noble. It was written so well with unexpected twists and turns. I highly recommend!
Different from anything your book club is reading: We are still talking about the surprise ending
An interesting blend of historical fiction and fantasy. Addie sells her soul to the devil. She has immortality but is always forgotten. Memory of her survives only through art. Very thought provoking.
We all fade and eventually are forgotten (unless you are a fiend or can afford to buy a college building in perpetuity). What happens when you are forgotten in the moment, repeatedly, rather than a decade after your death? Make a deal with the dark Gods and you can find out every time you meet someone for 300 years. Loneliness. And joy in daily experiences.
I've listened to this audio book 3 times now. 3 times in as many months. I absolutely love it and will probably listen to it again. So many good themes in this book for discussion.
I enjoyed this book immensely, the story is written crossing many eras and countries and I felt like I was living the story. It really makes you question the phrase "be careful what you ask for" in the grandest sense. It lead to great discussions on good vs evil, and and the need to be remembered, or have a place in history. Great read, great discussion. Highly recommend for a book club.
Favorite book of 2020! A must-read for all…mixed-genre historical fiction/fantasy/romance/mystery.
Interesting topic, could have been shortened by half. Did not understand Authors true meaning behind the book until hearing her explanation on it.
I liked the original storyline and plot. I have not read a book where the heroine makes a deal with the devil. I also liked the main characters. I felt Addie got in her own way a lot, and parts were a little slow, but overall a very fun read.
The writing style was extremely verbose - mainly the author showing off her use of a thesaurus. It could have been improved by more action and dialogue and much less rambling introspection.
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