Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
by Patrick Suskind | Literature & Fiction | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0375725849 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0375725849 Global Overview for this book
4 journalers for this copy...
In leisurely, aristocratic measures soaked with irony, PERFUME unfolds the gruesome, picaresque allegory of an olfactory genius-monster--a murderous perfumer of decadent eighteenth-century France. Sean Barrett gives a masterfully effete reading, with flawless articulations of character and wicked, understated nuances. He wisely plays the humor not at all, instead accentuating a kind of connoisseur's study of the Grand Guignol. Eschewing overtly Gallic inflections, he puts pre-Revolutionary France in his voice merely through lightness of touch. A feast for lovers of voluptuous language, sly wit and epicurean mayhem.
Wow. And I had thought the movie was weird.
In all seriousness, this is a great read. The story is interesting and fast paced but above all, beautifully captured in rich and provocative language.
Enjoyable as both a stand alone novel or as a great companion to the movie.
In all seriousness, this is a great read. The story is interesting and fast paced but above all, beautifully captured in rich and provocative language.
Enjoyable as both a stand alone novel or as a great companion to the movie.
Journal Entry 3 by themarina at Our Town Cafe, 245 E. Broadway in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada on Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Released 17 yrs ago (2/13/2007 UTC) at Our Town Cafe, 245 E. Broadway in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
RELEASE NOTES:
This is being released at the Vancouver Bookcrossing meetup taking place on Tuesday, February 13, 7PM at Our Town Cafe:
Our Town Cafe
245 E. Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5T 1W4
(604) 879-1924
This is being released at the Vancouver Bookcrossing meetup taking place on Tuesday, February 13, 7PM at Our Town Cafe:
Our Town Cafe
245 E. Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5T 1W4
(604) 879-1924
Journal Entry 4 by eicuthbertson from Burnaby, British Columbia Canada on Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Caught at the mega Lower Mainland BookCrossing Meetup last night.
Thanks, Marina. Great BC Label! Love the rose. So appropriate.
Thanks, Marina. Great BC Label! Love the rose. So appropriate.
A seductive horror novel, wonderfully written, with a shocking, although seemingly fitting, ending.
Journal Entry 6 by eicuthbertson at Bread Garden @ Metrotown Mall (near Zellers) in Burnaby, British Columbia Canada on Sunday, March 25, 2007
Released 17 yrs ago (3/26/2007 UTC) at Bread Garden @ Metrotown Mall (near Zellers) in Burnaby, British Columbia Canada
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
RELEASE NOTES:
What: March Burnaby Lower Mainland BookCrossing Meetup
When: Monday, March 26 at 7:00 PM
Who: At least 5 BookCrossers
Where: Bread Garden
4575 Central Boulevard
Burnaby BC V5H 4J5
Event Description:
Come on out to the Burnaby Edition of the LM Bookcrossing group!
What: March Burnaby Lower Mainland BookCrossing Meetup
When: Monday, March 26 at 7:00 PM
Who: At least 5 BookCrossers
Where: Bread Garden
4575 Central Boulevard
Burnaby BC V5H 4J5
Event Description:
Come on out to the Burnaby Edition of the LM Bookcrossing group!
Picked up at the meet-up tonight. Looks interesting.
Journal Entry 8 by loveamystery from Vancouver, British Columbia Canada on Tuesday, January 12, 2010
I found this book to be very well-written and unique. At the same time, the main character was so monstrous and creepy, that at times it was difficult to read.
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This book is now on its way to Gzusgirl, who chose it out of the TBR VBB. Enjoy!
This book is now on its way to Gzusgirl, who chose it out of the TBR VBB. Enjoy!
YAAAAAAAY I'm so excited to read this!!!! :D :D I have read the first chapter randomly and I know I will love this. Thanks so much!! :D
