Call Me by Your Name

About “Call Me by Your Name”

It's the summer of 1983, and 17-year-old Elio Perlman is staying with his family at their 17th-century villa in Lombardy, Italy. There, he meets Oliver, a handsome doctoral student who is working as an intern for Elio's father. As they spend time together in the beautiful setting, Elio and Oliver experience a deep and transformative emotional connection. Their relationship develops over the summer, bringing to light the complexities of desire and emotion. The story captures the lasting impact of this summer on both characters. The novel was published in 2007 by André Aciman.