A review by wocthehell
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Süskind

dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

(++) Bold, fresh, and evocative use of smell as the main form of perception throughout the book
(++) Fascinating blend of perfumery lessons with the constant underlying unease that surrounds Grenouille
(+) Novel premise 
(+) Beautiful prose even through translation
(–) Plot meanders and I suspect at least 50-70 pages could've been cut altogether 
(–) Gratuitous description of
a father lusting after his own daughter

(––) The concept of being able to wear a perfume like a literal disguise was too much of a reach for me and consequently the ending fell flat 
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