Perfume
by Patrick Suskind
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Author: Patrick SuskindEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-11-07
ISBN: 0307277763
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Vintage
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Book Review: Macabre but not gory
Summary: 4 Stars
What an unusual concept for book, this story of a man obsessed by capturing the ultimate perfume.
The book is very descriptive of 18th century settings in France and the lead character's incredible ability to recognize, save and catalogue every scent he has ever encounterd. Each of the characters has selfish motivations for their actions, which all come together in this highly unusual tale
I expected to book to be more violent and gory than it actually is. Most of the violence occurs in the background, so the heart of the book is focused on the murderer's various schemes and methods of capturing scent. This asexual murderer uses scents to unconsciously control the people around him and methodically create his ultimate perfume.
Thought provoking and unsettling, but very well written. I admire the translator's work as well, it is never heavy handed.
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