I rarely read a book after already having seen the film adaptation but this novel was a whole different experience.

Told from an older Elio, reflecting on the summer in Northern Italy when he met Oliver, it perfectly captures the battling, all-encompassing thoughts of youth around identity and shame and love (and takes the reader well past that fateful summer’s events). 

It’s that rare book that you can’t put down but want to savor. Beautifully poetic - it’s perfection.