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A review by aislingbyrne_
Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I read this after watching the film twice. I loved this so much, especially the last 30 pages or so, but I will say the film will always be that bit more special to me.
I think it’s worth mentioning that I didn’t really like the film on my first watch, and then gradually realised I actually had enjoyed elements of it and wanted to go back and rewatch it. Since rewatching, I think of these characters everyday and I couldn’t wait to read the book. Now having read the book, I loved it and I’ve realised the film was much closer to the book than I expected.
The characters are well thought out and although Elio’s stream of consciousness and thoughts of Oliver are somewhat creepy, I enjoy reading about his obsession with his first love. Elio’s dad is, and always will be, one of my favourite characters in any book or film. His words are so beautiful. The writing throughout the book is beautiful really. Truly an unforgettable book I can see myself reading again. But I can see why some people wouldn’t like it and maybe had I not seen the film, I wouldn’t have liked this book so much.
I think it’s worth mentioning that I didn’t really like the film on my first watch, and then gradually realised I actually had enjoyed elements of it and wanted to go back and rewatch it. Since rewatching, I think of these characters everyday and I couldn’t wait to read the book. Now having read the book, I loved it and I’ve realised the film was much closer to the book than I expected.
The characters are well thought out and although Elio’s stream of consciousness and thoughts of Oliver are somewhat creepy, I enjoy reading about his obsession with his first love. Elio’s dad is, and always will be, one of my favourite characters in any book or film. His words are so beautiful. The writing throughout the book is beautiful really. Truly an unforgettable book I can see myself reading again. But I can see why some people wouldn’t like it and maybe had I not seen the film, I wouldn’t have liked this book so much.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship