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Perfume

The Story of a Murderer
By Patrick Süskind
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Perfume by Patrick Süskind follows the life of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, an 18th-century Frenchman born with no body scent, yet possessing an extraordinary sense of smell. His obsession with creating the perfect scent drives him to terrifying lengths as he explores the art of perfumery. The novel delves into themes of identity, obsession, and the senses, set against a richly detailed historical backdrop.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the dark, seductive exploration of obsession and the human senses. It blends historical fiction with psychological thriller elements, delving into the captivating world of fragrance and its powerful influence over both the creator and those around him. This gripping narrative weaves creativity and madness, delivering a unique story of passion and intensity.

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Perfume

In eighteenth-century France there lived a man Jean-Baptiste Grenouille who was one of the most gifted and abominable personages in an era that knew no lack of gifted and abominable personages.

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Survivor, genius, perfumer, killer - this is Jean-Baptiste Grenouille. He is abandoned on the filthy streets of Paris as a child, but grows up to discover he has an extraordinary gift - a sense of smell more powerful than any other human's. Soon, he is creating the most sublime fragrances in all the city. Yet there is one odour he cannot capture. It is exquisite, magical - the scent of a young virgin. And to get it he must kill. And kill. And kill...

Perfume by Patrick Süskind delves into the life of this fascinating and dark character.

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Perfume by Patrick Süskind has been praised for its richly detailed and haunting narrative that explores the life of a scent-obsessed protagonist in 18th-century France. Critics often highlight the book's exploration of the olfactory senses as a unique and engaging element. The novel is frequently described as a dark and compelling tale with beautifully crafted prose.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141041155

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 194g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Patrick Suskind was born in 1949. He studied history in Munich and was a writer for television before he wrote Perfume. His second novel, The Pidgeon, later adapted as a play, was first staged at teh BAC Theater in London in May 1993. His play The Double Bass was first staged in Munich in 1981 and has since become one of the most performed plays in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. It has also been performed at the Edinburgh Festival and at the Royal National Theatre in London. His novella The Story of Mr Sommer (1992) has, like Perfume, been a huge success all over the world, and his Three Stories and a Reflection was published in 1996. Patrick Suskind lives in Munich.

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