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A review by efram
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Süskind
4.0
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer's rate of fragrant four stars reveals my strong yet discreet recommendation of the novel. My high recommendation is for all the classic readers delighting with the unique experience classic novels induce. Also, this I recommend to all readers who enjoy guessing the plot for I can attest that this novel has an unforeseen climax. I do not recommend this to be read by those just starting to admire the act of reading as the referencing might turn out overwhelming.
The strengths of the novel are its eloquent writing approach, making every scenes appear as evident as an olfactory sense. With an omniscient view, the author managed theatrically to control when to highlight Grenouille and when to disconnect him from the readers, striking and splendid characterization, and the perception that one's contentment in life must not solely rely within one goal. Despite its likely referencing, it still turned out overwhelming and tiresome - its weakness.
The strengths of the novel are its eloquent writing approach, making every scenes appear as evident as an olfactory sense. With an omniscient view, the author managed theatrically to control when to highlight Grenouille and when to disconnect him from the readers, striking and splendid characterization, and the perception that one's contentment in life must not solely rely within one goal. Despite its likely referencing, it still turned out overwhelming and tiresome - its weakness.