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Perfume

The Story of a Murderer

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Perfume

By: Patrick Süskind
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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 A downloadable audiobook edition of the modern classic Perfume read by Sean Barrett. Survivor, genius, perfumer, killer: this is Jean-Baptiste Grenouille. He is abandoned on the filthy streets of Paris as a child, but grows up to discover he has an extraordinary gift: a sense of smell more powerful than any other human's. Soon, he is creating the most sublime fragrances in all the city. Yet there is one odour he cannot capture. It is exquisite, magical: the scent of a young virgin. And to get it he must kill. And kill. And kill... Crime Thrillers Genre Fiction Historical Literary Fiction Psychological Thriller & Suspense Fiction
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I read this book years ago and loved listening to it. Very gruesome story told beautifully. Loved it.

Creepily enchanting

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A story so original..so enthralling. Many say about books 'I couldn't put it down...i say i couldn't hit the pause .

Brilliant

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this book is certainly a modern classic. the descriptions of scent and smell almost open up a new world for you as you read it and make you realise how much you don't know about the subject.

the voice actor reading it was also excellent as it required a number of different characters and voices and also a French accent all of which he accomplished masterfully.

excellent book brilliantly read

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This book is extremely unique.
It was extremely disturbing but so beautifully written.
I recommend.

So disturbing… I loved it.

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Enjoyable different concept on the quest for acceptance. Great book, 5 stars from me. Super performance from the narrator.

Fantastic original concept.

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