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

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

4.75

Darkly witty, twisted and riveting. The odours are skilfully written through vivid descriptions. The book becomes more and more compelling as you follow the story and the scenes in the end are just one of the most powerful scenes I’ve read in a novel. Would read again.