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

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Beginning Perfume, I didn't know what to expect. Perhaps I thought the plot would develop and arc like most murder mysteries do. But it didn't, and for that I was glad. Beginning to end I enjoyed this novel and its quirks, but thought at times it was a bit too drawn-out? (maybe also because I didn't have the time to read it in one sitting--would recommend that though if you do pick it up.)

Also spoiler-y comment:

The part where Grenouille is in his cave oddly reminded me a bit of Plato's Allegory of the Cave.--which I found a bit surprising as the two are so different.

Did anyone else make a similar connection?