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Having just finished Call me by your name, I have (obviously) fallen in love with André Aciman's writing and am looking to devour his other works. However, being in no hurry to experience once again the feeling of emptiness and sadness I was left with post CMBYN, I wanted to enquire whether this book has a "happy ending" or a sad one? Thank you in advance!

Andrew Garvin The ending is neither happy nor sad. The structure of Engima Variations is a lot different than CMBYN. There are recurring characters in the protagoni…moreThe ending is neither happy nor sad. The structure of Engima Variations is a lot different than CMBYN. There are recurring characters in the protagonist's life, but it's not a 1-to-1 romance. Enigma Variations conjures similar feelings of desire, building the resolve to speak your feelings, even longing. But, there isn't the same sense of remorse and you won't feel emptiness or sadness.(less)

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