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263 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141041155
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 April 2010
Description
In eighteenth-century France there lived a man who was one of the most gifted and abominable personages in an era that knew no lack of gifted and abominable personages. His name was Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, and if his name has been forgotten toda...
Community Reviews Summary of 31,040 reviews
Moods
mysterious 52%
tense 41%
challenging 20%
reflective 16%
adventurous 15%
funny 10%
sad 8%
emotional 7%
informative 4%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Graphic
Murder, Cannibalism, ViolenceModerate
Pedophilia263 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141041155
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 April 2010
Description
In eighteenth-century France there lived a man who was one of the most gifted and abominable personages in an era that knew no lack of gifted and abominable personages. His name was Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, and if his name has been forgotten toda...
Community Reviews Summary of 31,040 reviews
Moods
mysterious 52%
tense 41%
challenging 20%
reflective 16%
adventurous 15%
funny 10%
sad 8%
emotional 7%
informative 4%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Cannibalism, ViolenceModerate
Pedophilia