Perfume by Patrick Susskind

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is the story of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, a man who possesses an extraordinary sense of smell and will stop at nothing in his quest to find the perfect scent.

The narrative descriptions of scent in this book are amazing. The character of Grenouille is challenging, at times repulsive, at other times fascinating.

Perfume is a highly unusual and original read – dark, philosophical and at times disturbing. A modern literary classic and a dark tale of obsession and the quest for perfection.

Recommended by Gwen