Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Süskind

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

Patrick Süskind with John E. Woods (Translator)

255 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary dark mysterious medium-paced
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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...

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3.89
based on 41,857 reviews

Moods

dark: 95%

mysterious: 50%

tense: 40%

challenging: 20%

reflective: 17%

adventurous: 15%

funny: 10%

sad: 8%

emotional: 7%

informative: 4%

inspiring: 1%


Pace

14% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
28% of readers chose A mix
62% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

22% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

2% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
78% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
79% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

87% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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