The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! đ
joeykills's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Excrement, Cancer, Sexual content, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Child death, and Chronic illness
jelliestars's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Cancer, Grief, Racism, Toxic relationship, Classism, and Xenophobia
Minor: Death of parent, Excrement, Rape, Drug use, Terminal illness, Antisemitism, Ableism, Cursing, Vomit, Xenophobia, Body shaming, Stalking, and Sexism
lindasoderlundd's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Sexual content and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Antisemitism, Child death, Death of parent, Infidelity, Transphobia, Vomit, Cancer, Dementia, Stalking, Biphobia, Cursing, and Excrement
alice_hesse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Vomit, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Death of parent
emmaoline's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.25
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Stalking, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
cgibson25's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Pedophilia, Cursing, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Stalking, Cancer, and Classism
Minor: Blood, Death of parent, Vomit, Antisemitism, Child death, and Death
mariakureads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It's a detailed look at two people over a summer holiday from the viewpoint of Elio, the young man whose thoughts, fantasies, worries, and fears are highlighted through a first-person narrative that is detailed and revealing.
It felt like the idea was about first love, and in thinking about it, this book felt like a punch to the gut. Through Elio's eyes, the intensity and longing, the highlights and exchanges both in public and in secret, the rush of it all reminded me of all of those feelings, so kudos to Aciman for that.
But there were some scenes that, for me, went too far, were unneeded, or dragged on. I listened to this book, and so I wasn't prepared for some of the more graphics moments or the descriptions of them, which frankly made me feel ick and made me stop listening for days.
I give the author kudos for his detailing in building this story and in creating depth, but I found the relationship between Elio and Oliver to be off-putting. I can't put my finger on the exacts; maybe it's the way they talk to each other, their dialogue in itself, the off-putting age difference, the nature of Oliver creeping into Elio's room... There are different moments throughout that I didn't connect with and I can agree I won't.
Graphic: Sexual content, Adult/minor relationship, and Stalking
kaadee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Antisemitism, Death, Death of parent, and Transphobia
onthelam's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Minor: Alcohol, Death, Drug use, Excrement, Grief, Homophobia, Rape, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Vomit
gabrielleclarke05's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
The movie overall is better and this book just felt creepy and the author is a self proclaimed pedophile so take that as you will
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Biphobia, Abandonment, Alcohol, Excrement, Gaslighting, Grief, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Body shaming, and Sexual assault