Why people recommend it
Enigma Variations is a contemporary novel by André Aciman that explores complex themes of desire, memory, and lifelong emotional attachments across multiple stages of a protagonist's life. On The Book Review podcast episode titled A New Novel Conjures Liv Ullmann and Ingmar Bergman, Sara Lyle recommended the book. She noted that she was returning to a title she had first read the previous year and grown to love deeply. She identified it as the newest novel by André Aciman, reminding listeners that the author is also well known for writing Call Me by Your Name. Lyle appreciated the emotional depth and storytelling craft of the novel, signaling her strong personal connection to the work and presenting it as a rewarding reading experience for anyone interested in character-driven fiction that examines the intricate and shifting nature of human relationships over time. Her enthusiasm highlighted the enduring appeal of Aciman's prose style and his continued exploration of romantic yearning and identity across different phases of adulthood, making it a standout choice for fiction readers seeking thoughtful and beautifully written narratives that resonate long after the final page is turned.
Who recommended it
- Sara Lyle Recommended
Sara Lyle — 1 mention
“so I'm actually going back to a book I read last year for the first time and loved and its Enigma Variations which is the newest novel by Andre aiman who's the author of call me by your name”