Call Me By Your Name: Novel Overview

Call Me By Your Name

"Call Me By Your Name," by André Aciman, is a novel published on January 9, 2007. The book has been praised for its deep exploration of love between two men during the summer of 1986. It was originally published under the Farrar, Straus and Giroux imprint, with further distribution through Penguin Random House's Hachette Book Group. The story takes place in Lombardy, Italy.

The central theme of the book revolves around the complexity of love relationships. However, it also explores other themes such as family, self-discovery, and personal growth. The author himself stated in an interview that his intention in writing this novel was to describe "the complexity of human behavior" and how it changes over time.

The plot follows Oliver, who is spending his summer vacation working for Professor Perlman when he meets Elio, the professor's son. Their initial friendship develops into a romantic relationship during the course of the summer, which ends abruptly after Elio returns home from university. The narrative unfolds through Elio's perspective, providing readers with a intimate look at their emotional connection and feelings towards one another.

The novel has received critical acclaim since its publication. In addition to being a New York Times best seller, it has won numerous awards including the Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ fiction. Timothee Chalamet and Armie Hammer starred in the film adaptation, released on November 24, 2017, and directed by Luca Guadagnino. The movie received widespread praise for its portrayal of homosexual romance and has been screened at many international film festivals.