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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (Vintage International)
by Patrick Suskind

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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 frest-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 brillance, Perfume is a hauntingly powerful tale of murder and sensual depravity.

Translated from the German by John E. Woods.

Review:

"A fable of crimial genius.... Remarkable." —The New York Times

"Mesmerizing from first page to last.... A highly sophisticated horror tale." —The Plain Dealer

"A supremely accomplished work of art, marvelously crafted and enjoyable and rich in historical detail." —The San Francisco Chronicle

"An original and astonishing novel." —People

"An ingenious story...about a most exotic monster.... Suspense build up steadily." —Los Angeles Times

"Immensely seductive.... Storytelling at its best." —The Kansas City Star

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About the Author

Patrick Süskind was born in Ambach, near Munich, in 1949. He studied medieval and modern history at the University of Munich. His first play, The Double Bass, was written in 1980 and became an international success. It was performed in Germany, in Switzerland, at the Edinburgh Festival, in London, and at the New Theatre in Brooklyn. His first novel, Perfume became an internationally acclaimed bestseller. He is also the author of The Pigeon and Mr. Summer's Story, and a coauthor of the enormously successful German television series Kir Royal. Mr. Süskind lives and writes in Munich.
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rhyme, April 11, 2008 (view all comments by rhyme)
A chilling, gripping tale of the power of the senses. "Perfume" captures and describes the sense of smell in a way that the reader thoroughly experiences. This book will change the way you think about scents, perfume, and strangers.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780307277763
Subtitle:
The Story of a Murderer
Author:
Suskind, Patrick
Author:
Suskind, Patrick
Translator:
Woods, John E.
Publisher:
Vintage Books USA
Subject:
France
Subject:
Mystery & Detective - Historical
Subject:
Murderers
Subject:
Movie-TV Tie-In - General
Subject:
Media Tie-In - General
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Vintage International
Publication Date:
November 2006
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
255
Dimensions:
7.88x5.30x.60 in. .46 lbs.
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