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Call Me by Your Name (Hardcover)

by Andre Aciman (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux (23 Jan 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0374299218
  • ISBN-13: 978-0374299217
  • Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.2 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 321,293 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"'A superb novel about the sensuous light of the Mediterranean summer, the languorous days and nights filled with desire... wonderful.' Colm Toibin 'Brave, acute, elated, naked, brutal, tender, humane and beautiful... If you can't handle the violence of regret the novel will awaken in you, or the agony of remembering wanting someone more than you wanted anything in your life, or the exquisite suffering that comes with the gain, and loss, of something that neared perfect understanding, then don't read this book... Otherwise, open the cover and let Aciman pull the pin from the grenade.' Nicole Krauss 'An exceptionally beautiful book... A first novel that abounds in moments of emotional and physical abandon... As much a story of paradise found as it is of paradise lost... Exquisite... Extraordinary.' Stacey D'Erasmo, New York Times 'The most exciting new fiction writer of the 21st century. Few novels since Proust's In Search of Lost Time are this adept at capturing the nuances of human emotion.' Diana Fuss, New York Magazine" --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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`The most exciting new fiction writer of the 21st century. Few novels since Proust's In Search of Lost Time are this adept at capturing the nuances of human emotion.' --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars "If not later, when?", 27 Mar 2007
By D. Elliot "Abolish the A.o.C." (UK) - See all my reviews
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Set in a small town in Italy, this moving novel captures a meaningful summer in the life of Elio, a 17 year old male. Elio's homelife is relaxed; his intelligent, apparently liberal, parents have a constant flow of relatives and interesting visitors breezing in and out of their house for meals and animated conversation. The downside, as far as Elio is concerned, is that no one seeks his opinion - he is "the youngest at the table and the least likely to be listened to". Each summer, Elio's father invites a young academic to stay at their summer home on the Italian Riviera. Fearing the typical "dull house guest", Elio is immediately captivated when the confident, handsome, 24 year old Oliver strolls into his home, and his life. For the first few weeks of Oliver's stay, Elio fantasises about Oliver, and becomes involved with mind games and nuances. But are they all in his imagination, or is Oliver also involved in the game?

The novel is tautly crafted and so evocative of the environment that the reader can vividly sense the undercurrent of tense sideways glances against the backdrop of hazy heat and salt-speckled sea breeze. Undoubtedly some issues remain unresolved, such as the peculiar absence of jealousy felt by Elio ("It never bothered me to think of him [sleeping with a girl]"), or any explanation as to why Elio feels that a relationship with Oliver would be in some sense 'wrong'. Further, Elio's 'voice' often sounds younger than his stated 17 years, and the novel might have held more powerful authenticity if Elio had been, for example, 13 or 14 years old. Nevertheless, under this author's expert craftsmanship, such queries are largely insignificant and all form part of the three-dimensional nature of the characters.

Overall, 'Call Me By Your Name' is a enthralling novel of adolescent insecurity, lust, obsession and intensely passionate emotions ("to be who I am because of you"). André Aciman writes with easy fluidity, creating beguiling characters, page-turning suspense, intense eroticism and nostalgic poignancy. Highly recommended.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Longing and misunderstandings in beautiful prose, 2 Aug 2008
By Linda Oskam "dutch-traveller" (Amsterdam Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Call Me by Your Name (Paperback)
Every year Elio's parents invite an overseas scholar to come to their summer cottage on the Italian coast to work on his manuscript. In the meantime he can make use of all the facilities, as long as he helps to keep up the intellectual conversation after the meals and helps Elio's father with his correspondence. The year that Elio, a very intelllectual boy, is 17 years old they have invited Oliver, a young scientist from America. From the beginning Elio is fascinated by Oluiver: the way he behaves, the way he talks, the way he moves, his ease in life, but somehow he does not know how to get through to Oliver. Sometimes it seems that there is contact, then something happens that drives them apart again. It takes until a few weeks before Oliver's leave for Elio and Oliver to really solve their misunderstandings, after which they become very dear friends. But Oliver has to return to America...

A book about first loves, longing, the inability to express your feelings, misunderstanding when you try to interpret other people's actions and behaviour and all those other things that anybody who has been in love recognizes. Written in a beautiful style and covered in an Italian summer holiday sauce. A joy to read.
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15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Remarkable, 11 Jun 2007
By Sylvia Notini (Bologna ITALY) - See all my reviews
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If you have ever spent a few weeks in Italy during the summertime you will want to read "Call Me by Your Name." Anyone who has been there knows that Italy's little towns are bewitching in July and August and that what takes place in the few days or weeks spent there is forever. Add to this a story of true love (complete with that gnawing "what if..." question), told in the perfection of Aciman's style, and what you have is a small masterpiece. I suggest listening to some good Italian music while reading the novel; opera is fine, or you might want to consider the "struggenti" songs of Fabrizio De André. Let Aciman take you to this little town in Italy and tell you this story of summer passion. A word of advice: give yourself some time because once you start reading you won't be able to stop.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Strong and Moving
This wonderful novel by Andre Aciman is so moving and powerful, it brought out every emotion in me as I read. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Mark Richards

1.0 out of 5 stars How dull and wishy washy.......
Took this on hols....was recommended it on here.
Lay down on hols in the sun wanting to get into a good story.....what a load of over flowery pap ! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Craig Purves

4.0 out of 5 stars Well crafted novel but slightly lacking in purpose
I took this book to Portugal recently as a holiday read, and as such, it was fairly enjoyable. The sumptuous, sensual descriptions of a hot, languid summer in Italy were... Read more
Published 2 months ago by james-Arundel

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning
Tactile imagery, cultural references and punchy speech makes this novel a must read for the Summer.
Published 2 months ago by Robert W

5.0 out of 5 stars FIRST LOVE
I read this novel over 3 days whilst on holiday, so could devote more time to a novel than usual, what a treat I had! Read more
Published 3 months ago by glynthea modood

5.0 out of 5 stars So perfect it hurts
This is one of the most remarkable, most beautiful and most harrowing books I have ever read. It should be prescribed reading for any would-be writer. No. Hold the 'would-be'. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Petronius

5.0 out of 5 stars Emotions Explored
This is a very moving book that explores the emotions surrounding discovering sexuality, a first relationship and its transient nature. Read more
Published 6 months ago by R. Haines

2.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't add much to genre of gay first love literature
I wanted to add my views after seeing all the glowing reviews for this novel. I feel like I've been reading a different book! Read more
Published 8 months ago by David Morley

5.0 out of 5 stars An Impressive Debut Novel from Andre Aciman
Andre Aciman, a noted essayist and City University of New York professor of comparative literature, has written one of the most memorable debut novels published this year, "Call... Read more
Published 9 months ago by John Kwok

5.0 out of 5 stars If it was music it would be Schubert
Andre Aciman combines a poignant story with exquisite detail - an unstoppable read. In this his first novel the truth of the emotions Aciman so skillfully portrays must come from... Read more
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