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Enigma Variations

André Aciman
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Enigma Variations

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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André Aciman

Enigma Variations

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

266

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Italy • 20th century

Topic
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Enigma Variations by André Aciman follows a person's introspective journey through love and desire, exploring identity and longing over several decades. Through interconnected stories like "First Love" and "Spring Fever," it delves into the complexities and nuances of emotional relationships, highlighting the enduring impacts of past experiences on the individual's present life.

Contemplative

Emotional

Romantic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.8

14,189 ratings

58%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Enigma Variations by André Aciman explores themes of desire and identity through a series of interlinked stories. Critics praise Aciman's lyrical prose and deep psychological insight. However, some find the narrative's introspective style overly dense. Overall, the book is celebrated for its nuanced portrayal of human longing and complex emotional landscapes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Enigma Variations?

A reader who relishes introspective explorations of love and desire would enjoy André Aciman’s Enigma Variations. Fans of Call Me by Your Name by Aciman or On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong would appreciate its nuanced narrative and emotional depth.

3.8

14,189 ratings

58%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

266

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Italy • 20th century

Topic
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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