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tearearly's review against another edition
1.0
Call Me By Your Name is very different than any other book I've read. I went through a rollercoaster of "I hate this book" and "I love this book" the whole time I was reading it because, while the romance seemed soo pure and dreamy, I really regret reading some parts of it. I wouldn't call those parts disgusting, but rather unbelievable. Although the characters were round, I can't imagine them as real people. Oliver is described as such a carefree, unbothered person, but at the same time as an intellectual who loves to wonder about things, which makes his personality very contradicting, confusing, and unrealistic. The same thing applies to Elio, who is smart, lonely, and observant, but at the same time, outgoing, at ease, and bold. On the other hand, the writer has such a different writing style (which is why I think I was hooked to the story). I've never seen a YA novel written this way. The way he writes is soo interesting that without it, I would have given this book a two stars rating. Overall, I don't think reading this book was a waste of my time, but I won't be reading the second one.
jade_isyue's review against another edition
never looking at peaches the same way.
b0hemian_graham's review against another edition
4.0
3.75/5 - it was far better than the film, as I got more feeling from the novel, but there are other coming of age novels with a similar subject matter that are far more enjoyable.
theketchupmess's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
nicoleswiggard's review against another edition
4.0
the final paragraph of this lil bitch had me in absolute shambles dude im not ok
aciman writes desire, lust, love, and human connection, like nothing else i’ve ever experienced. he displays elio navigating his emotions remarkably - you are so there with him in his little brain, ascribing meaning to swim trunk colors and blank stares, finding little hopes to hold onto.
i am curious abt the fact that elio is literally 17 and oliver is literally 24??? like ppl say it’s meant to be a complex exploration of grooming, but the book reads as a BEAUTIFUL romance, not a commentary on the nature of predatory relationships??
i can see the point that this is elio’s perspective, and in this case, it’s meant to explore how grooming may not feel or seem like grooming to the person being groomed - HOWEVER, the point of their age and experience gaps is not driven home enough to make that a feasible argument in my opinion????
if we ignore their ages, (which i did whilst reading and will likely continue to do moving forward) its wonderful. both oliver and elio are so easy to empathize with and so likeable!!! you hardly even remember the age gap exists, because it’s not meant to be an integral part of the narrative - particularly not as an issue. it simply is.
idk, ig the question is whether it’s ok to let this gap slide???? (i dont think it is, but i am also unfortunately so obsessed with aciman’s writing and this story that i feel i must)(and at the same time, in the book [as opposed to the film] it feels like a coming of age for both elio and oliver, in their exploration of their true desires/sexualities, which makes the age gap feel less palpable, as they are both in the same boat of sorts, navigating their wants)
(does this take make me a bad person?)
if anyone who had read this is also confused or has strong feelings abt the age gap either way PLS TELL ME HOW TO FEEL I AM CONFUSED BY MYSELF
———
(spoILLLLS below)
“and on that evening when we grow older still we’ll speak about these two young men as though they were two strangers we met on the train and whom we admire and want to help along. and we’ll want to call it envy, because to call it regret would break our hearts.”
“i’m like you,” he said. “i remember everything.”
i stopped for a second. if you remember everything, i wanted to say, and if you are really like me, then before you leave tomorrow, or when you’re just ready to shut the door of the taxi and have already said goodbye to everyone else and there’s not a thing left to say in this life, then, just this once, turn to me, even in jest, or as an afterthought, which would have meant everything to me when we were together, and, as you did back then, look me in the face, hold my gaze, and call me by your name.
(i’m sick to my stomach that’s the best sentence i’ve ever read)
aciman writes desire, lust, love, and human connection, like nothing else i’ve ever experienced. he displays elio navigating his emotions remarkably - you are so there with him in his little brain, ascribing meaning to swim trunk colors and blank stares, finding little hopes to hold onto.
i am curious abt the fact that elio is literally 17 and oliver is literally 24??? like ppl say it’s meant to be a complex exploration of grooming, but the book reads as a BEAUTIFUL romance, not a commentary on the nature of predatory relationships??
i can see the point that this is elio’s perspective, and in this case, it’s meant to explore how grooming may not feel or seem like grooming to the person being groomed - HOWEVER, the point of their age and experience gaps is not driven home enough to make that a feasible argument in my opinion????
if we ignore their ages, (which i did whilst reading and will likely continue to do moving forward) its wonderful. both oliver and elio are so easy to empathize with and so likeable!!! you hardly even remember the age gap exists, because it’s not meant to be an integral part of the narrative - particularly not as an issue. it simply is.
idk, ig the question is whether it’s ok to let this gap slide???? (i dont think it is, but i am also unfortunately so obsessed with aciman’s writing and this story that i feel i must)(and at the same time, in the book [as opposed to the film] it feels like a coming of age for both elio and oliver, in their exploration of their true desires/sexualities, which makes the age gap feel less palpable, as they are both in the same boat of sorts, navigating their wants)
(does this take make me a bad person?)
if anyone who had read this is also confused or has strong feelings abt the age gap either way PLS TELL ME HOW TO FEEL I AM CONFUSED BY MYSELF
———
(spoILLLLS below)
“and on that evening when we grow older still we’ll speak about these two young men as though they were two strangers we met on the train and whom we admire and want to help along. and we’ll want to call it envy, because to call it regret would break our hearts.”
“i’m like you,” he said. “i remember everything.”
i stopped for a second. if you remember everything, i wanted to say, and if you are really like me, then before you leave tomorrow, or when you’re just ready to shut the door of the taxi and have already said goodbye to everyone else and there’s not a thing left to say in this life, then, just this once, turn to me, even in jest, or as an afterthought, which would have meant everything to me when we were together, and, as you did back then, look me in the face, hold my gaze, and call me by your name.
(i’m sick to my stomach that’s the best sentence i’ve ever read)
betweentheflowers's review against another edition
4.0
dit boek is heeeel mooi. niet zo suuuper speciaal naar mijn mening maar het verdient zeker de hype. ik heb eigenlijk niet zo veel te zeggen over dit boek; vond het gewoon erg mooi en nu wil ik graag de film weer een keer zien :)
miori's review against another edition
4.0
Go to horny jail
Эта книга больше всего понравилась мне тем, что не должна была понравится. Мне было непонятно на уровне опыта и эмоций, но понятно на каком то эфемерном, душевном уровне. Я терпеть не могла мудака Элио и не могла не восхищаться им. Мне было странно сочувствовать Оливеру, как бы не хотелось остаться к нему безразличной. Было больно читать повествования от лица такого персонажа и при этом абсолютно потрясающе видеть на 100% не своими глазами.
Асиман дает опыт — тот, которого у меня никогда не было и наверняка никогда не будет.
Это ужасная книга, это прекрасная книга.
Написанная потрясающим языком книга, который не оставляет шанса закрыть глаза на качество текста, не проникнуться, не просто не стремясь к этому, но даже не желая.
Не о любви, но о чувствительности, о пробуждении, о пути к себе через другого человека.
Абсолютно не близкая, и именно поэтому такая зачаровывающая.
Книга-атмосфера, книга-лето: душная, жаркая, ленивая, волшебная. Чувственная — то самое слово в аннотации, которое, попадает в самую суть.
Эта история мимолетна, легка и прекрасна, как бабочка. И именно поэтому я ни за что не притронусь к продолжению — оно только разрушит эту хрупкую, каким-то чудом приведенную в баланс палитру яркостей магию.
— Любишь одиночество?
— Нет. Никто не любит одиночество. Я просто с ним ужился.
— А ты всегда такой бесконечно мудрый? — спросил он.
Эта книга больше всего понравилась мне тем, что не должна была понравится. Мне было непонятно на уровне опыта и эмоций, но понятно на каком то эфемерном, душевном уровне. Я терпеть не могла мудака Элио и не могла не восхищаться им. Мне было странно сочувствовать Оливеру, как бы не хотелось остаться к нему безразличной. Было больно читать повествования от лица такого персонажа и при этом абсолютно потрясающе видеть на 100% не своими глазами.
Асиман дает опыт — тот, которого у меня никогда не было и наверняка никогда не будет.
Это ужасная книга, это прекрасная книга.
Написанная потрясающим языком книга, который не оставляет шанса закрыть глаза на качество текста, не проникнуться, не просто не стремясь к этому, но даже не желая.
Не о любви, но о чувствительности, о пробуждении, о пути к себе через другого человека.
Абсолютно не близкая, и именно поэтому такая зачаровывающая.
Книга-атмосфера, книга-лето: душная, жаркая, ленивая, волшебная. Чувственная — то самое слово в аннотации, которое, попадает в самую суть.
Эта история мимолетна, легка и прекрасна, как бабочка. И именно поэтому я ни за что не притронусь к продолжению — оно только разрушит эту хрупкую, каким-то чудом приведенную в баланс палитру яркостей магию.
khayasen's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
i will never be able to move on from this book, or even the movie. each attempt of me reading the plot will only leave a huge hole longing for love. elio, i feel you.