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

challenging dark tense 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

3.0

I liked the idea of the sense of smell being at the central point of the novel and enjoyed the poetic ending. However, it was extremely hard for me to get through. Perhaps because of the content and the realistic description, I was irked and disgusted most of the time. It's definitely not for everyone.
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