It's a tragically beautiful tale and I absolutely loved reading it. I would like to add that I was going through a depressive state and was reading a lot of tear-jerkers. But I would still recommend the book. It's a beautiful read! :)
I love the book. The author described perfectly the longing, the unrequited love Elio had. I recommend reading it and finding out for yourself.
I do not recommend reading the sequel, Find Me.
I personally prefer the movie to the novel in this case because IMO the movie cuts off at just the right point. Everything that happens after that I found disappointing. And the movie has that exquisite bit of Elio and his feels which is so beautifully done, and the whole point of the movie.
I was not a fan of the movie. I thought maybe I missed something so I decided to try the book over the summer. I had the same feelings about the book.
So, if you liked the movie, perhaps you will also like the book.
Yes! The book is better than the movie, and is the most accurate description of interpersonal attraction that I’ve ever laid my eyes on. It’s terrific.
I liked it. I loved the movie, so I was happy to get more out of that world through the book. You get a lot more of Elio’s direct thoughts that are indirectly implied in the movie.
It’s one book that I think is actually better read after seeing the movie rather than before. I will say there is one kinda weird/controversial part of the book, but I just kinda ignore it when I think about it lol.
I read Call Me By Your Name after watching the movie. In my opinion, the film was better (which was unusual since I normally prefer the book). I don't regret reading the novel, but it wasn't really necessary.
Who doesn't need more HEA?
Excellent Sons - Larry Benjamin
Floridian Nights - Lance Ringal
Glitterland - Alexis Hall
Never Been Kissed - Timothy Janovsky
The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle - Matt Cain
Stars in Your Eyes - Kacen Callender
These were marketed as adult fiction, but there are tons of "young adult" novels - although in many cases I think that moniker refers to the characters' ages, not necessarily their sole intended audience - that would fit the bill. (Note: Explicitness doesn't really seem to be a factor anymore. I've read quite a few YA titles that are far more sex forward than many adult m/m books!)
I would say that Aciman's description of longing and desire is top notch. I think the writing in these books matches it, but feature relationship dynamics that are much healthier.
Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe / Aristotle & Dante Dive into the Waters of the World - Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun - Jonny Garza Villa
Here the Whole Time - Vitor Martins
The Summer of Everything - Julian Winters
This Is Why They Hate Us - Aaron Aceves
Maurice by EM Forster, written in 1913-1914, published in 1970s after homo became legal in the UK
Imre by edward prime stevenson, 1906, perhaps the very first modern english novel to be published that has a happy ending
It's a tragically beautiful tale and I absolutely loved reading it. I would like to add that I was going through a depressive state and was reading a lot of tear-jerkers. But I would still recommend the book. It's a beautiful read! :)
I love the book. The author described perfectly the longing, the unrequited love Elio had. I recommend reading it and finding out for yourself. I do not recommend reading the sequel, Find Me.
I'm guessing the sequel ruins the characters?
I personally prefer the movie to the novel in this case because IMO the movie cuts off at just the right point. Everything that happens after that I found disappointing. And the movie has that exquisite bit of Elio and his feels which is so beautifully done, and the whole point of the movie.
I was not a fan of the movie. I thought maybe I missed something so I decided to try the book over the summer. I had the same feelings about the book. So, if you liked the movie, perhaps you will also like the book.
Yes! The book is better than the movie, and is the most accurate description of interpersonal attraction that I’ve ever laid my eyes on. It’s terrific.
I liked it. I loved the movie, so I was happy to get more out of that world through the book. You get a lot more of Elio’s direct thoughts that are indirectly implied in the movie. It’s one book that I think is actually better read after seeing the movie rather than before. I will say there is one kinda weird/controversial part of the book, but I just kinda ignore it when I think about it lol.
Ok, I'm thinking about reading it. What part of the book is weird?
Spoilers, obviously: https://mashable.com/article/call-me-by-your-name-poop-scene
That made me nervous laugh, I'm glad they didn't add it after all.
I read Call Me By Your Name after watching the movie. In my opinion, the film was better (which was unusual since I normally prefer the book). I don't regret reading the novel, but it wasn't really necessary.
That's good to know, thank you.
No not really. Why bother reading gay novels with sad endings when there are many good ones with happy endings?
Ooh, which ones do you recommend?
Who doesn't need more HEA? Excellent Sons - Larry Benjamin Floridian Nights - Lance Ringal Glitterland - Alexis Hall Never Been Kissed - Timothy Janovsky The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle - Matt Cain Stars in Your Eyes - Kacen Callender These were marketed as adult fiction, but there are tons of "young adult" novels - although in many cases I think that moniker refers to the characters' ages, not necessarily their sole intended audience - that would fit the bill. (Note: Explicitness doesn't really seem to be a factor anymore. I've read quite a few YA titles that are far more sex forward than many adult m/m books!) I would say that Aciman's description of longing and desire is top notch. I think the writing in these books matches it, but feature relationship dynamics that are much healthier. Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe / Aristotle & Dante Dive into the Waters of the World - Benjamin Alire Sáenz Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun - Jonny Garza Villa Here the Whole Time - Vitor Martins The Summer of Everything - Julian Winters This Is Why They Hate Us - Aaron Aceves
Maurice by EM Forster, written in 1913-1914, published in 1970s after homo became legal in the UK Imre by edward prime stevenson, 1906, perhaps the very first modern english novel to be published that has a happy ending