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Perfume

The Story of a Murderer

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Written by: Patrick Süskind, John E. Woods - translator
Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
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In the slums of 18th-century France, the infant Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is born with one sublime gift - an absolute sense of smell. As a boy, he lives to decipher the odors of Paris and apprentices himself to a prominent perfumer who teaches him the ancient art of mixing precious oils and herbs.

But Grenouille's genius is such that he is not satisfied to stop there, and he becomes obsessed with capturing the smells of objects such as brass doorknobs and fresh-cut wood. Then one day, he catches a hint of a scent that will drive him on an ever-more-terrifying quest to create the "ultimate perfume" - the scent of a beautiful young virgin. Told with dazzling narrative brilliance, Perfume is a hauntingly powerful tale of murder and sensual depravity.

©1985 Diogenes Verlag AG; copyright 1986 by Alfred A. Knopf (P)2018 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books Classics Historical Horror Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Scary Exciting Thriller In France
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I have read this book many times and decided to download the audio book, it did not disappoint. The narrator was well spoken and easy to listen to, even adjusted his voices well to portray different characters within the book. I also really enjoy this writing style. This book may not interest every reader but it's definitely in my top 10 reads!

One of my favourite books!

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captivating from start to finish, with an excellent narration. the first audio book I have listened to- I am a convert.

excellent overall

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Definitely not a traditional read. Will have you going wtf and then rewinding just so you can see if you heard it correctly.

This is an odd duck

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This writing style and narration in this book and the reader kept me wanting to listen more. Just wondered to beautifully. A character you can't stop yourself from loving.

My fave movie. What a wonderfully written book.

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The narration is top notch. Truly amazing production values and definitely professionally executed.
The wonder and secrets of the world of perfumes is enlightening. On so many levels this ride in the company of an olfaction savant is exciting,interesting an action revealing the endless ways we react to smells-the making and study and unimaginable possibilities of creating the perfume,the elixir the sent that can be created to enthrall and also the power to destroy.
Great read!! No boring moments.
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A whole new world opens to our ears and minds

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