“Why did I do it?" I finally asked him. "Because you couldn't stand it, because you were choking, that's why. Perfectly understandable."… — André Aciman Copy Share Image
“I needed him as far away as possible if I was to feel better and forget—but I needed him close by in… — André Aciman Pay the price Copy Share Image
“Like the subconscious, like love, like memory, like time itself, like every single one of us, the church is built on the… — André Aciman Andre-aciman Copy Share Image
“He kissed me on the mouth, but it wasn't the kiss after the Pasquino, when he'd pressed me hard against the wall… — André Aciman Andre-aciman Copy Share Image
“It was not him I hated—but the thing we’d done. I didn’t want him looking into my heart just yet. Instead, I… — André Aciman Feeling sick Copy Share Image
“And why wouldn't I show him how like butter I was? Because I was afraid of what might happen then? Or was… — André Aciman Copy Share Image
“Before long, my mother's friend, who, at the last minute, decided to stay for dinner, was asked to sit where I'd sat… — André Aciman Andre-aciman Copy Share Image
