“So what if he saw? Now he knows. What never crossed my mind was that someone else who lived under our roof, who played cards with my mother, ate breakfast and supper at our table, recited the Hebrew blessing on Fridays for the sheer fun of it, slept in one of our beds, used our towels, shared our friends, watched TV with us on rainy days when we sat in the living room with a blanket around us because it got cold and we felt so snug being all together as we listened to the rain patter against the windows—that someone else in my immediate world might like what I liked, want what I wanted, be who I was”
Quote by André Aciman
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Call Me by Your Name: A Novel
This novel is a poignant exploration of first love and the complexities of human connection. Set in the summer of 1980s Italy, it follows the relationship between an American graduate student and a local boy. The narrative delves into the emotional and sexual awakening of the characters, capturing the beauty and challenges of young love. more
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