"The life of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, the murderer of girls who succeed in becoming a renowned perfumer stealing the scent of their victims and bringing them into a unique fragrance, almost an alchemical formula, focuses argument Perfume (novel that was the international revelation of the author, the German Patrick Suskind), work while intimate portrait of an era and a country (the eighteenth-century France). " (Editorial RBA. Narrative Current-1993).
's book Patrick Suskind, Perfume , best-seller of the 80 that has as many detractors as fans.
The novel is divided into four chapters, four times in the life of the protagonist, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille. It has a curious story, original, with a surreal or fantastic side.
Abandoned by his own mother to die, his life is marked by marginalization, rejection and social exclusion. Sünskind
describes in a vivid eighteenth-century France (particularly Paris), crowded, dirty and smelly, the perfumer who needed to hide its unpleasant odor. Jean-Baptiste
born with the uniqueness of having the ability to perceive each scent and each scent, but with the paradox of lack of specific odor. That "defect" seems unable to relate it with others, have feelings and know people in your life, just import them as means to achieve what you want. Although people
rejects or ignores it, Grenouille is considered superior to others, aware of his gift, he sees himself as a god.
The need to create a unique fragrance, makes it an ideal murderer because they feel any remorse. For him, kill their daughters to steal aroma, no different than cut flowers.
is difficult to feel something for this character, is a complicated character with the personality of a sociopath.
is an entertaining book, but not for anyone, I know people who hated both the character, who left the book and others, who believe it is a work of art.
My opinion, not loved or hated him. I liked the way it is narrated, however, will not be among my favorite novels.
in 2006, was filmed by German director Tom Tykwer (the Run Lola Run) with the title of Perfume: The Story of a murderer . Ben Whishaw in the role of Grenouille and the brilliant, Dustin Hoffman and Alan Rickman in supporting roles.
I must confess that I started several times to see her and I have seen in parts. Is well developed, but I was bored.
In the blink of an eye, came December. Last month of the year and marks the arrival of the blessed summer vacation (at least in this part of the world).
Before arriving in 2011 I would like to review all the books, films, series and music that I have outstanding entry. I do not think I'll make it, but at least comment on some.
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