Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
by Patrick Süskind, John E. Woods
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Süskind, John E. Woods holds a highly rated rating of 4.00 out of 5, based on 178.1K reader ratings. First published in 1985. The book spans 263 pages.
About Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
An acclaimed bestseller and international sensation, Patrick Suskind's classic novel provokes a terrifying examination of what happens when one man's indulgence in his greatest passion—his sense of smell—leads to murder.In the slums of eighteenth-century France, the infant Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is born with one sublime gift—an absolute sense of smell. As a boy, he lives to decipher the odors of Paris, and apprentices himself to a prominent perfumer who teaches him the ancient art of mixing precious oils and herbs. But Grenouille's genius is such that he is not satisfied to stop there, and he becomes obsessed with capturing the smells of objects such as brass doorknobs and fresh-cut wood. Then one day he catches a hint of a scent that will drive him on an ever-more-terrifying quest to create the "ultimate perfume"—the scent of a beautiful young virgin. Told with dazzling narrative brilliance, Perfume is a hauntingly powerful tale of murder and sensual depravity.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Patrick Süskind, John E. Woods |
| Published | 1985 |
| Pages | 263 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction, Horror, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.00 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 178,135 |
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What genre is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer worth reading?
Based on 178.1K reader ratings, Perfume: The Story of a Murderer has an average score of 4.00 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer has 263 pages.
Who wrote Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer was written by Patrick Süskind, John E. Woods. It was first published in 1985.
What is the ISBN for Perfume: The Story of a Murderer?
The ISBN-13 for Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is 9780140120840.0.
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