{"product_id":"9788416721931","title":"THE PERFUME","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePERFUME\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA masterpiece of contemporary literature that immerses the reader in 18th-century Paris through the story of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, a man with a prodigious sense of smell but no scent of his own. Gifted with an exceptional talent, Grenouille embarks on an obsession that will lead him to commit atrocious acts in his quest for the perfect perfume. The novel combines a psychological thriller with philosophical reflection on identity, beauty, and the human condition, offering an absorbing and disturbing read that leaves no one indifferent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel chronicles the life of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, a cursed being born in the most foul-smelling district of Paris in 1738. Grenouille possesses an extraordinary sense of smell that allows him to perceive and memorize every aroma in the world, but he lacks a scent of his own, which leads others to consider him a demonic being. His obsession with capturing and possessing the most beautiful scents turns him into a serial killer seeking to create the absolute perfume, capable of dominating the will of any human being. Through his journey, the work explores themes such as alienation, the search for identity, and the power of art taken to the extreme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAlienation and social exclusion as a consequence of being different.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArtistic obsession taken to its most extreme and tragic consequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe power of the senses, especially smell, as a vehicle for perception and domination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between beauty, morality, and the human condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critique of society and the power structures of the Ancien Régime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers looking for an intense and provocative novel that combines elements of a psychological thriller, historical novel, and philosophical reflection. Recommended for those who enjoy works that explore psychopathy, obsession, and the limits of art, as well as those interested in atmospheric narratives rich in sensory detail. Not suitable for readers who prefer conventional stories or are sensitive to violent and disturbing content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersive and sensory reading experience that stimulates the imagination through the sense of smell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on identity, difference, and what it means to be human.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fast-paced, suspenseful plot that maintains interest from beginning to end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed and fascinating historical portrait of pre-revolutionary Paris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA work that invites debate and analysis regarding the limits of morality and creativity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Süskind, Patrick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrativa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Galician\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e NARRATIVA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 344\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 446 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfume is a novel that transcends genres and has established itself as an essential modern classic. Its ability to wrap the reader in a world of aromas and sensations, combined with a deep and disturbing psychological plot, makes it a reference work. The Galician edition from Narrativa allows one to enjoy this story with a careful translation, in a pocket format ideal for taking anywhere. Recommended for those looking for a read that goes beyond entertainment and leaves a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NARRATIVA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408397066587,"sku":"9788416721931","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841672193.jpg?v=1781862710","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416721931","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}