Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
344
Language
English
Published
Sep 30, 2021
Publisher
Narrativa
Edition
1
ISBN-10
8416721939
ISBN-13
9788416721931
Description
In an 18th-century France filled with the scents of the bustling marketplace and the stench of the streets, a boy named Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is born with an extraordinary gift—a remarkable sense of smell. As he grows, his obsession with scent becomes all-consuming, driving him to explore the depths of human emotion and desire. Grenouille’s journey takes him from the impoverished alleys of Paris to the lavish homes of the aristocracy, where he learns about the power of fragrance and its ability to manipulate feelings.
As Grenouille becomes a master perfumer, he embarks on a dark path to create the perfect scent—a perfume that would grant him the love and admiration he craves. But his quest leads him to sinister depths as he resorts to increasingly horrific actions to achieve his goal. This haunting tale explores themes of obsession, identity, and the essence of humanity through the lens of an individual who yearns for recognition in a world that dismisses him.
As Grenouille becomes a master perfumer, he embarks on a dark path to create the perfect scent—a perfume that would grant him the love and admiration he craves. But his quest leads him to sinister depths as he resorts to increasingly horrific actions to achieve his goal. This haunting tale explores themes of obsession, identity, and the essence of humanity through the lens of an individual who yearns for recognition in a world that dismisses him.
Genres
Romance
Mystery
Crime