Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman

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Call Me By Your Name takes place during the summer of 1980-something (I think). We follow the young boy Elio, who is staying in a beautiful house in Italy with his parents and their houseworkers for the summer. Each time, a foreign intern comes as a guest to work alongside Elio's father who is a professor. This year, Elio meets Oliver from America. He is just 24 years old and Elio is drawn to him, the minute he sets his eyes on him. However, nothing happens between them. At first! Elio is in agony. He has so many emotions and thoughts that are just all over the place. He falls deeply in love with Oliver. The two end up sharing a special bond that is never lost over the years.

I have to admit that I did watch the movie before I read the book. I fell absolutely in love with the movie and have watched it multiple times. However the writing of the novel is too great for me. Oftentimes the long and poetic sentences got me confused and I felt lost. I read the same sentences over and over again without understanding everything. Maybe it's just my age or something. Or maybe it has to do with where I am in life. Some parts of the book were just very frustrating to me. And that's okay. I mean, I'm no expert. I do understand why the book has become so popular. Aciman is an amazing author. His words are magic. I just need more patience. 

The whole setting of the story is incredible. I could just feel myself being there in Italy and I wish I was! I loved the relationship Elio had with his parents. They love their boy and don't hold him back from doing the things he loves. They let him feel and support him in every way possible. 
Now, my favorite thing about the story is definitely the relationship between Elio and Oliver. I love the way they meet. I even love the  agonizing buildup to their first real time together. I'm in such awe of them and the way they understand each other better than they understand themselves. They have a connection that is never once lost even though they go years without speaking. The bond is always there. That is something so special! 

Although I had a hard time understanding all the poetic parts in this book, I still love it. I mean, who wouldn't? This book made me feel so many emotions and it is truly a written masterpiece.

256 pages, 2007, André Aciman

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