A review by epellicci
Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman

challenging slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.0

Unfortunately, I could not get along with this book. The writing tried too hard to be poetic and instead came off as vague and cold. I found Elio's character unbearable - obsessive and pushy, the way he felt entitled to Oliver was creepy, not helped by the fact that almost his entire personality was written surrounding his relationship to Oliver, so he felt very two dimensional and boring. Communication between the main characters is stunted, which along with the age gap gives their relationship a decidedly toxic undercurrent. I wound up skimming most of the end. 
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