Patrick Soskind
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (Penguin Essentials)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780241973615
- author:
- Patrick Soskind
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 11.1 x 1.7 x 18.1 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is a dark and captivating tale of death, sensuality, and obsession. In 18th-century France, a gifted but abominable individual named Jean-Baptiste Grenouille seeks to understand the essence of human scent, leading him down a path of twisted desire and murder.
This haunting novel explores themes of mortality, decay, and the human condition, presenting a unique and unsettling vision of the world. With its stylish prose and ingenious fantasy elements, Perfume is a thought-provoking and absorbing read that will leave you questioning the nature of humanity.
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