A review by schmetterly
Das Parfum by Patrick Süskind

challenging dark funny mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Best book ever!

Though the end was a little bit... macabre. But it fit the story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Death, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Cannibalism, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Suicide, and Blood

Minor: Vomit, Pregnancy, and War