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A review by hunnybeemarie
Call Me by Your Name by André Aciman
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Call Me By Your Name was a much different book than I expected. The book is split into 4 sections, rather than traditional chapter breaks. It's so uniquely written, both in content as well as in its grammar and structure. The dialogue is generally intermixed with the rest of the text, and sometimes is expressed through Elio's thoughts rather than a character actually speaking aloud.
The book is an excellent commentary on sex and shame and fear and finding the courage to live the life that you want. It also beautifully sums up queer life and queer shame especially within religious communities. There are so many beautiful and relatable quotes.
I went into this book expecting to wholeheartedly ship the couple. So it was really interesting to see all of the contradicting feelings this book provokes. For the first good chunk of the book I didn't want them to be together at all, largely because of the age difference and the way they were toxic from the beginning. As the book went on they developed such a beautiful friendship that I began to root for them in some aspects. But that made me feel so conflicted because of all of the problematic elements of their relationship. It really was so good!
Fair warning to those who don't read spice, this book is 40% spice, 25% gay, 20% shame, and 15% vibes 😂
The book is an excellent commentary on sex and shame and fear and finding the courage to live the life that you want. It also beautifully sums up queer life and queer shame especially within religious communities. There are so many beautiful and relatable quotes.
I went into this book expecting to wholeheartedly ship the couple. So it was really interesting to see all of the contradicting feelings this book provokes. For the first good chunk of the book I didn't want them to be together at all, largely because of the age difference and the way they were toxic from the beginning. As the book went on they developed such a beautiful friendship that I began to root for them in some aspects. But that made me feel so conflicted because of all of the problematic elements of their relationship. It really was so good!
Fair warning to those who don't read spice, this book is 40% spice, 25% gay, 20% shame, and 15% vibes 😂
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Sexual content
Minor: Terminal illness