Average Bufph Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Stefan Volk
2015
Süskinds 'Das Parfum' is a masterclass in sensory storytelling, immersing the reader in a world where scent is the ultimate weapon. The protagonist's descent into moral ambiguity mirrors the darker aspects of human nature that Ive encountered in my years on the force. The novel's meticulous craftsmanship and its exploration of the criminal psyche are commendable, though its historical setting occasionally veers into the melodramatic.
