Call Me By Your Name

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A captivating love story set in the sun-drenched landscapes of Northern Italy during the summer of 1983. Seventeen-year-old Elio experiences a profound romance with Oliver, a slightly older guest staying with his family.

A tender exploration of youthful passion and unforgettable summer love.

Elio spends the summer with his family in their Northern Italian home, where he slowly develops a deep connection with Oliver, a visiting student. Their relationship unfolds gently against the backdrop of the stunning Italian countryside, creating a summer neither of them will ever forget-one that changes their lives forever.

Critics have praised the novel as:

• "The most beautiful and nuanced portrayal of sudden, unexpected love.", Jyllands Posten
• "An absolutely recommendable book...", Weekendavisen
• "Superb... The beauty of Aciman's prose and the purity of his emotions place this extraordinary debut among the great romantic love stories for everyone.", The Washington Post Book World
• "This novel is hot... a love letter, an invocation, and something of an epitaph... An exceptionally beautiful book.", The New York Times Book Review
• "Richly and sensuously detailed... luminous... Aciman skillfully maps out a growing relationship that both desire and fear.", The Boston Globe
• "A deep and sensual depiction of the intoxicating beauty of love and desire.", Litteratursiden

Cover design by: Harvey Macauley

Translated by: Niels Lyngsø

Illustrations by: Jan Christensen

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