leherb's review against another edition
dark
informative
mysterious
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
Graphic: Murder, Misogyny, and Ableism
l4r4777's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is probably my favorite classic that I’ve read. It is so different from anything I’ve ever read and I love it. This novel is so descriptive, especially when detailing smell and the process of perfume making, and I was surprisingly invested in it! Grenouille as a character is super interesting and unique and just a wonder to read about. I love this book, it is a ridiculous ride and definitely one of my new favorites!
Graphic: Abandonment, Animal death, Cannibalism, Death, Murder, and Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism and Adult/minor relationship
r0se's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Stalking, Body horror, Excrement, Pedophilia, Animal cruelty, and Child abuse
Moderate: Ableism, Sexual content, Abortion, Incest, and Animal death
Minor: Abortion, Torture, Suicide, Kidnapping, and Death
moonandmadness's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
An olfactory wonder! If you don't like prose-heavy text, with little character development, this may not be for you, though the plot is quite gripping. Dark, misanthropic, and as beautiful as it is horrible.
Edit: however, I'm tired of seeing the "disfigurement as a sign of evil" trope.
Edit: however, I'm tired of seeing the "disfigurement as a sign of evil" trope.
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Ableism
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