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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
by Patrick Süskind
dark
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Beautifully terrifying. The brilliance of the writing borders on hyperrealism, even with something as hazy and difficult to describe as scent. It is disgusting, it is relatable, it is revolting, it is human.
There is also some reminiscence of old fairytales, wherein a whole town is taken over by a darkness or enemy.
I couldn't sleep for a couple of nights, but it was still very much a great read.
There is also some reminiscence of old fairytales, wherein a whole town is taken over by a darkness or enemy.
I couldn't sleep for a couple of nights, but it was still very much a great read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual violence, Violence, Murder
Moderate: Sexual content