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Perfume

The Story of a Murderer

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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 really, unexpectedly, enjoyed this book. To my surprise, Grenouille was actually very relatable. The story was also very dark and so humorous. I really enjoyed it!

Such an interesting story!

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i have alwats really liked the film , the book is way better.
great narrator, for once a male voice actor who has the range to do other voices besides his own.

much better than the film

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An excellent story, extremely well narrated, yet sadly disappointing in the end. I got the feeling that the ending was rushed and perfunctory as if the author, after all the care in getting to that point, couldn't decide on how to end it and just wanted it done with.

A great "read".

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Expertly narrated. This slightly sickening, very original and imaginative tale will stay with you for a long time.

Slightly grotesque gothic fairytale

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Loved the narration! The story gripped me from the start. Noticed a lot more odours after this read!

Hooked from the start

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