The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue: Part 1, Chapter 6 Summary & Analysis

New York City. March 10, 2014. Addie walks around. In Flatbush, Addie finds Fred sitting at the green folding table where he sells books. As usual, Fred’s eyes are glued to a thriller. Over the past two years, Addie has learned that Fred is a widower. The books on the table belonged to his late wife, Candace. Fred began to sell the books after Candace died, even though doing so feels like selling pieces of Candace. Once, Fred told Addie that he sits outside every day because he’s terrified of dying and not being found. Today, Addie deftly scoops up a book in a single motion and keeps walking—she’s had practice at this; Fred doesn’t notice.