THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE

Julia Whelan’s steady rhythm perfectly conveys the ups and downs of Addie LaRue’s life, which take place over 300 years. Addie makes a deal with a dark spirit to live forever. However, the trade-off is being invisible or, more accurately, unmemorable to everyone she meets. Then, one day, something happens. Whelan draws the listener in with a tempo that offers few pauses. Her tone matches the adventurous experiences that bring Addie pain, pleasure, remorse, and so much more. As Whelan jumps back and forth between past and present, a slight change in her tone signals the new setting. Her voice fits each moment, making Addie’s journey both sobering at times and unforgettable. T.E.C. 2021 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2020]