Find Me: A Novel

Find Me: The Sequel to Call Me by Your Name

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • THE SEQUEL TO CALL ME BY YOUR NAME

Written by André Aciman, Find Me revisits the beloved characters of the global phenomenon Call Me by Your Name decades after their first unforgettable summer in Italy. Masterfully capturing the nuances of desire, aging, memory, and time, Aciman weaves together a spellbinding exploration of whether true love can ever truly fade.

The novel unfolds in four distinct segments across different European settings:

• Tempo (Rome): Opens with Elio’s father, Samuel, traveling by train from Florence to Rome to visit Elio. A chance encounter with Miranda, a vibrant younger woman, sparks an intense, life-changing romance that reshapes his later years.

• Cadenza (Paris): Shifts to Elio, now a gifted classical pianist living in Paris. He meets Michel, an older gentleman, at a concert, and the two embark on a deeply emotional and artistic affair while Elio continues to carry memories of his past.

• Capriccio (New England): Focuses on Oliver, now a college professor in New Hampshire living with his wife and children. As a farewell party comes to an end, he finds himself haunted by thoughts of Italy and contemplating a return across the Atlantic.

• Da Capo (Alexandria/Italy): Brings the narrative full circle, capturing a quiet, poignant reunion that addresses the lingering connection between Elio and Oliver.

"If you remember everything, if you really are like me, then before you leave tomorrow, or when you’re just about to lock the door of the taxi, look back at me, look at me in the face, and hold my gaze the way you did this afternoon."

Core Themes & Key Focus Areas:

• The Elasticity of Time & Memory: Explores how time can stretch or collapse, making past lovers feel simultaneously distant and present.

• Varieties of Human Connection: Demonstrates that profound, life-altering love can arrive at any age—whether in youth, middle age, or later stages of life.

• Music & Artistic Sensibility: Uses classical music terminology (Tempo, Cadenza, Capriccio, Da Capo) to structure the emotional rhythm of each relationship.

Key Characters & Settings:

• Samuel (Sami): Elio's father, whose unexpected encounter in Rome grants him a second chance at passionate love.

• Elio Perlman: Now a mature classical musician navigating life in Paris, still profoundly shaped by his first love.

• Oliver: A professor in New England torn between his domestic family responsibilities and his lingering memories of Italy.

• Miranda & Michel: The respective romantic partners who enter Sami's and Elio's lives, enriching their understanding of intimacy.

Perfect For:

• Fans of Call Me by Your Name: A must-read for readers looking to discover where life took Elio, Oliver, and Sami in the decades following their summer in Italy.

• Lovers of Contemporary European Fiction: Ideal for readers who appreciate evocative descriptions of Rome, Paris, and the Italian countryside.

• Admirers of Literary Romance: Perfect for readers who enjoy quiet, introspective prose centered on memory, nostalgia, and emotional nuance.