Call Me by Your Name: A Novel

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André Aciman

Romance

carmen

Feb 9, 2022

it's good

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James Charles

Apr 1, 2023

A lot of people appear to be on the fence with this one, and I cannot say I blame them. Personally I think the book is written magnificently, and although some people don't like the Audible narrator I think he did a brilliant job conveying the voice of the narrator. I think some people probably struggle with this book as it addresses homosexuality and religion. Not that either are a bad thing to write about per say, but I think there are awkward sexual moments that some readers may be put off from when approaching this book (peaches anyone?). But I stand by my choice to recommend this book because as a bisexual male I think this book cleverly deals with the turmoil one has growing up trying to find their own identity whilst also dealing with somewhat grotesque desires. Although I found the trip to Rome to be a bit dull, I think if you can tolerate the focal point of homosexual desires (and action) you'll be able to appreciate the book for what it's worth.

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Peachy

Jul 29

the film introduced me to it, and I'm so glad I have since read several others of Aciman's works and am hoping to read them all, almost there!

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Maddie Caballero

Aug 20

Aciman’s writing is unparalleled - his style gives the story a depth that another writer could only hope to accomplish.

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