Call Me by Your Name
2007 • 256 pages

Ratings362

Average rating4

15

So, overall I really liked the story. I liked the vibes, but let's get more into my thoughts:

1. THEME
This book has a few different themes, such as heartbreak, pain, regret and identity. These themes are all very important for the impact of the story on the reader. I personally really like books that deal with such topics.

2. PLOT
The plot was quite slow at points. It did make me doubt my rating a few times whilst reading, but I still went with four stars because of the beautiful writing style of Aciman. I loved his style so much and I didn't want to stop reading.

‘Call me by your name' is a one-of-a-kind story. The romance is adorable, even though lots of people don't agree with the romance in this book. I simply loved the attraction between Elio and Oliver. The romance could be a bit weird and possessive at point, but overall it was a cute love story.

3. CHARACTERS
Elio: innocent and pure soul. I loved his way of thinking quite a lot.
Oliver: handsome man. Great character. Overall a cool guy.
Marzia: she was amazing in every single way! I loved her.
Elio's parents: the best parents a kid in a fictional world could wish for. They are such wonderful human beings and they love Elio with every fiber in their bodies.

4. CONCLUSION
Overall, I really liked the story. It can be a bit hard to read, because the plot is not fast-paced. But if you like a good view on a book with a stream of consciousness this book is perfect! :)

ps. I've seen the movie: I loved it.

December 6, 2020