Firstly, I'd like to clear I'm not a big fan of romantic novels because I need more plot apart from the main character's love story.

However, this book hooked me from the start merely because of the author's writing style. It looks like a monologue but not completely, he mixes Elio's thoughts with descriptions and dialogue. I also loved the references and metaphors, they are so well placed because they're introduced in the middle of a conversation due to the character's personality which, I have to say, is very special.

Not only Elio or Oliver, his newcome love interest, but the whole family and context is weird and unique, which helps to make the story interesting and complex, rather than a boring and tooth aching sweet romance. Moreover, I must mention how wonderful Italy is described, its surroundings and atmosphere, it makes me want to go there for a relaxing vacation just like theirs.

When talking about the characters, Elio is a great narrator and has a deep internal world. He overthinks like most of us would do in his situation, at least I found myself in him whenever he wandered around wondering how should he act or what should he say. And now, regarding Oliver, he complements Elio perfectly and has an enhancing personality, at first sight, it can llok plain and easygoing, but he shows his doubts and insecurities through the book too.

Although I have to add, there's some scenes and commentaries which I find... too personal? Intimate? I'm quite reserved in some aspects so I was kind of uncomfortable, nevertheless, it's another view to add to my perspective.