Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
Description
In 18th-century France, an orphan named Jean-Baptiste Grenouille possesses an extraordinary and almost supernatural gift: an unparalleled sense of smell that allows him to perceive the world in ways no other human can. Obsessed with capturing and preserving the most exquisite scents, Grenouille embarks on a dark and mesmerizing journey that transforms him from a forgotten child into something far more sinister. Patrick Süskind's masterwork is a haunting psychological portrait of a man consumed by an all-consuming passion, told through lyrical prose and meticulous sensory detail that explores the dangerous consequences of pursuing perfection at any cost. Neither a conventional mystery nor a horror tale, this uniquely compelling novel challenges readers' perceptions of morality and human nature, lingering in the mind long after the final page.
Available Editions
paperback
Seix Barral
Published Jan 1, 1999
255 pages
ISBN: 9780375725845
paperback
Vintage
Published May 14, 2014
276 pages
ISBN: 9780804152976
Reviews
1 rating
No written reviews yet.
Details
First Published
1985
Language
eng
Translation
Original: Das Parfum: Die Geschichte eines Mörders
From: deu
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Süskind.