Perfume By Patrick Suskind

Perfume by Patrick Süskind is a literary historical fantasy novel that weaves a mesmerizing tale of scent, obsession, and murder. The story unfolds in 18th-century France and revolves around Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, an unloved orphan born with an extraordinary sense of smell. Grenouille’s olfactory abilities allow him to discern the subtlest scents from complex mixtures, even across great distances. His obsession with capturing and preserving scents leads him to become a perfumer. However, when he encounters a young girl with an unsurpassed wondrous scent, his fascination takes a dark turn. Driven by his desire to possess her unique fragrance, Grenouille becomes entangled in murder. The novel delves into the emotional meanings that scents may hold and explores the twisted path of a man consumed by his senses.

Perfume By Patrick Suskind Book Info:

• Publisher: Vintage
• Published: February 13, 2001
• ISBN: 0375725849
• Pages: 256
• Size: 1.14

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