Perfume: The Story Of A Murderer

Perfume: The Story Of A Murderer

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Author: Patrick Süskind
Binding: Hardback
Published: PENGUIN BOOKS, 2006

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

This chilling historical novel Perfume: The Story Of A Murderer transports readers to 18th-century France, chronicling the life of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, a man gifted with an unparalleled sense of smell but devoid of personal odor. The narrative details his macabre quest to create the ultimate perfume, a scent derived from the essence of young women, leading him down a path of obsession and murder. Süskind masterfully illustrates the dark underbelly of human desire and the intoxicating power of scent, presenting a disturbing yet captivating psychological study. The prose is rich and evocative, immersing the reader in a world both beautiful and grotesque, ultimately questioning the nature of genius and morality.

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Description

Author: Patrick Süskind
Binding: Hardback
Published: PENGUIN BOOKS, 2006

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

This chilling historical novel Perfume: The Story Of A Murderer transports readers to 18th-century France, chronicling the life of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, a man gifted with an unparalleled sense of smell but devoid of personal odor. The narrative details his macabre quest to create the ultimate perfume, a scent derived from the essence of young women, leading him down a path of obsession and murder. Süskind masterfully illustrates the dark underbelly of human desire and the intoxicating power of scent, presenting a disturbing yet captivating psychological study. The prose is rich and evocative, immersing the reader in a world both beautiful and grotesque, ultimately questioning the nature of genius and morality.