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A review by aiacurto
Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
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
5.0
Read after watching and loving Saltburn. I thought this book was very intense and loved the inner dialogue of Elio as he navigated his way through love/desire/obsession/ power. The writing was sexually driven and explores relationship to self and others alongside queerness. The novel focuses on the people rather than the set and surrounding - the set up and plot can sometimes feel a bit forced and unrealistic - but paired with the unreliable narrative it makes sense.
My only criticism is that Oliver at points felt less real and developed than Elio - but again this is from Elios POV and perhaps was done this way to drive how Elio wants to control and define Oliver.
Loved a first spicy read too.
The fathers speech to Elio after Oliver leaves is emotional and underrated!!
TW: there is a reference to r*pe in one scene nearer the end.
My only criticism is that Oliver at points felt less real and developed than Elio - but again this is from Elios POV and perhaps was done this way to drive how Elio wants to control and define Oliver.
Loved a first spicy read too.
The fathers speech to Elio after Oliver leaves is emotional and underrated!!
TW: there is a reference to r*pe in one scene nearer the end.
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape