[.ca] Das Parfum: Die Geschichte Eines Morders (ISBN 3257228007)

great novel:
I only want to say: if you like this novel, try to get your hands at the 'Donkere Kamer van Damocles', The Dark Room of Damocles" by the Dutch author W.F. Hermans. It's just as brilliant, even for those that don't live in Holland and therefore, i think, must put more effort in understanding the typical Dutch atmosphere Hermans present. About Das Parfum: it's exciting, brilliant, brilliant and so on. What to say about a book this good?

The most fascinating book!:
I have read this book three times and still remains my favorite of all times. It is a fascinating trip to the depths of the human mind. Captivating from the very first page will change your perception of others forever.

Most fascinating German book of the last two decennia:
This book is so good, because it is different from all other books I read and also very fascinating. It is so different because the most important thing in this book is smell and not thoughts or something like that. It is also not very difficult, even when your native language is not German.

Germany's answer to Magical Realism:
This is a wonderfully disturbing novel, full of magical circumstances and intricate historical detail. The language flows beautifully and it's a refreshing change from heavy standard-fare German literature. The detail is the main drawback of the book; Suskind gets bogged down in lengthy descriptions of scents and odors instead of flushing out the characters, some of whom are little more than flat cartoon figures. But then, that's what gives the book its magical air. So read it and enjoy!

Brilliantly Insane for the Senses:
I read this book recommended to me by a friend and it immediately captured my attention. Its fascinating plot and eloquent language takes you on an adventure to France in that time. I even had a nightmare once while in the process of reading the book. Despite that, it is a mysterious and weird work of literature, which you will never be able to really understand. Thumbs up!