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A review by haneenoo
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Süskind
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The idea of the book was intriguing but the execution was way better. The author of this books has such a way with words and analogies so captivating, he makes you stop to think about the beauty of what you just read and the reality of it.
Although it might seem a little strange, the main theme that the book revolves around is a daily experience and it was a reflection on how we're so dependent on our eyes that we forget what our noses can do and how many information and senses they can extract from a single whiff.
Grenouille (the main character) is totally obsessed with senses and is willing to do anything to satisfy his obsession. But he also has no care for humanity or life overall, he doesn't fear death or desire life, one might argue he's a psychopath. He practiced his techniques and mastered his ways to reach his goal,which he did and created such an effect on people, only by controlling their sense of smell, so powerful that even the most powerful fell for him. But he showed us the power of smell and perfume through such a propaganda that it feels unreal.
How the author exterminated characters is so creative and fitting, but the extermination of Grenouille is the best and most fitting of all.
It's also a reflection of the age it was written in and major breakthrough of that age and what we now call history.
The ending is honey.
Although it might seem a little strange, the main theme that the book revolves around is a daily experience and it was a reflection on how we're so dependent on our eyes that we forget what our noses can do and how many information and senses they can extract from a single whiff.
Grenouille (the main character) is totally obsessed with senses and is willing to do anything to satisfy his obsession. But he also has no care for humanity or life overall, he doesn't fear death or desire life, one might argue he's a psychopath. He practiced his techniques and mastered his ways to reach his goal,which he did and created such an effect on people, only by controlling their sense of smell, so powerful that even the most powerful fell for him. But he showed us the power of smell and perfume through such a propaganda that it feels unreal.
How the author exterminated characters is so creative and fitting, but the extermination of Grenouille is the best and most fitting of all.
It's also a reflection of the age it was written in and major breakthrough of that age and what we now call history.
The ending is honey.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Murder