Call me by your name by Andre Aciman

[Mercedes]

Call Me by Your Name

Wondering if anyone has read this book. I recently read it but I have not watched the movie yet.

This story reminded me a lot of Brokeback Mountain in the heartbreak that it caused me. It's a bitterweet ending that I can't wrap my mind around. I actually barely slept the night after I red it thinking about this book.

I blame Elio's dad and his words for what happens in the end:

“But to feel nothing so as not to feel anything—what a waste!”

[Jax]

I did read it but it was 10 years ago so I just have a general feeling about it, no details. Which is probably good for experiencing the movie fresh. Has it released everywhere? If it was in Buffalo already I apparently missed it.

[Mercedes]

Jax wrote: "I did read it but it was 10 years ago so I just have a general feeling about it, no details. Which is probably good for experiencing the movie fresh. Has it released everywhere? If it was in Buffal..."

It is definitely one of those "indie" movies with a limited release. I am waiting for it to show on Redbox. Hopefully soon! I have heard in many places Timothee Chalmet is the one that steals the show.

[Aussie54]

Mercedes wrote: "

Call Me by Your Name

Wondering if anyone has read this book. I recently read it but I have not watched the movie yet.

This story reminded me a..."

I read it a while ago, and didn’t like it. Then a gay YouTuber read it and raved about it, so I read it again, and still didn’t like it.

There are so many people who love this story. I guess I’m out of step with the rest of the world!

[Mercedes]

Aussie54 wrote: "I read it a while ago, and didn’t like it. Then a gay YouTuber read it and raved about it, so I read it again, and still didn’t like it. "

I can't say I love it but it gave me a lot to think about. There are two big reasons why i didn't love it. First, the book is slow at the beginning and a little towards the last third because it is heavy on Eio's introspection. Secondly, how it ends for Elio. That's a huge strike mark for me.

But there are two big things I loved: Elios's conversation with his dad after Oliver leaves. And Oliver's and Elio's convo in the pub. ugh!

[Aussie54]

Mercedes wrote: "Aussie54 wrote: "I read it a while ago, and didn’t like it. Then a gay YouTuber read it and raved about it, so I read it again, and still didn’t like it. "

I can't say I love it but it gave me a l..."

I might have to do another read ... I can’t remember much about it, but I think the ending was the same for me as it was for you. Will see if I manage to last the distance.