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salemscran's review against another edition
3.0
A lot more graphic than I was expecting. Elio was too much of a simp. Oliver manipulated Elio far too much and took advantage of the power dynamic between them.
The writing elongates unnecessary details making it drag on for far too long
The writing elongates unnecessary details making it drag on for far too long
ingo_lembcke's review against another edition
Saw the movie, rented for 99ct. with Amazon Prime Video, most of it in FastForward, not my thing, so did not even start the book, waste of money. No rating as I did not even glanced into it.
Experiencing love and sex with a girl and a grown man, but dull coming of age story set in a past and in a setting which means nothing to me.
Should have investigated more. Do not understand the hype about this.
Experiencing love and sex with a girl and a grown man, but dull coming of age story set in a past and in a setting which means nothing to me.
Should have investigated more. Do not understand the hype about this.
sandro_reads's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I rarely read a book after already having seen the film adaptation but this novel was a whole different experience.
Told from an older Elio, reflecting on the summer in Northern Italy when he met Oliver, it perfectly captures the battling, all-encompassing thoughts of youth around identity and shame and love.
It’s that rare book that you can’t put down but want to savor. Beautifully poetic - it’s perfection.
Told from an older Elio, reflecting on the summer in Northern Italy when he met Oliver, it perfectly captures the battling, all-encompassing thoughts of youth around identity and shame and love.
It’s that rare book that you can’t put down but want to savor. Beautifully poetic - it’s perfection.
piercetheann's review against another edition
5.0
I have never read a book that would describe emotions so beautifully, full of passion and feelings. I wish someone would think about me as gorgeous as those words were.
lizzycatslibrary's review against another edition
3.0
I had a difficult time deciding between a 3 and a 4-star rating for this one. The book was very good but there were definitely points in it, specifically towards the end, where I started to feel like ookaayy I get it you are in in love, infatuated, obsessed, etcetera... but overall a good book. The book is extremely similar to the movie.
hgrah2's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
sami_stark's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Please, and I canNOT stress this enough, PLEASE do not read this like a romance. Oliver sucks. Reading it in that context is icky, even if it’s the way the author intended. I read this from the perspective of someone who thinks a lot like Elio minus the weird thing with apricots or peaches or whatever, and it BURNED it was so good. I could write an essay about it. Knowing me, I probably will someday. But for real, and I’m emphasizing this with my whole being, don’t base your romantic relationships on Elio and Oliver even if there are some moments or pieces of dialogue between them that are utterly beautiful.
clarasym's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I’ve never seen a book decribe longing so well (and I’ve read a fair share of fanfiction lol).
I do feel that the book could’ve been more edited; the whole part on Rome for instance seems unnecessarily long.
Also, the age gap did not bother me at first because I thought that the power unbalance would be touched upon, but it is not?? I feel like the movie handled that aspect better with the modified ending (forgive me book lovers).
I do feel that the book could’ve been more edited; the whole part on Rome for instance seems unnecessarily long.
Also, the age gap did not bother me at first because I thought that the power unbalance would be touched upon, but it is not?? I feel like the movie handled that aspect better with the modified ending (forgive me book lovers).