aislingbyrne_'s reviews
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WOW 😭 I loved the film but this is so much better and so much more.

I read this after watching the film twice. I loved this so much, especially the last 30 pages or so, but I will say the film will always be that bit more special to me.
I think it’s worth mentioning that I didn’t really like the film on my first watch, and then gradually realised I actually had enjoyed elements of it and wanted to go back and rewatch it. Since rewatching, I think of these characters everyday and I couldn’t wait to read the book. Now having read the book, I loved it and I’ve realised the film was much closer to the book than I expected. 

The characters are well thought out and although Elio’s stream of consciousness and thoughts of Oliver are somewhat creepy, I enjoy reading about his obsession with his first love. Elio’s dad is, and always will be, one of my favourite characters in any book or film. His words are so beautiful. The writing throughout the book is beautiful really. Truly an unforgettable book I can see myself reading again. But I can see why some people wouldn’t like it and maybe had I not seen the film, I wouldn’t have liked this book so much.

Wow. I can’t even write a review because I’m feeling such a mix of emotions right now.