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A review by catvoleri
Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It is safe to say that Call Me By Your Name is unlike any other book I have ever read. Aciman's way of writing does for me, what good literature should be able to do; it transfers you into another universe where you feel connected to the characters and the world they live in.
This book is not your average romance novel, but it manages to give you a whole new perspective on what love is (or could be, at least). It is a heartbreaking but beautiful coming-of-age novel, following Elio's romantic relationship with Oliver and showing the pain connected to truly, passionate love.
The only thing that keeps me from giving the book five stars is the very explicit sexual scenes, especially the one with the peach...
This book is not your average romance novel, but it manages to give you a whole new perspective on what love is (or could be, at least). It is a heartbreaking but beautiful coming-of-age novel, following Elio's romantic relationship with Oliver and showing the pain connected to truly, passionate love.
The only thing that keeps me from giving the book five stars is the very explicit sexual scenes, especially the one with the peach...