Perfume The Story Of A Murderer Full
Introduction
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is a novel written by Patrick Süskind in 1985. It tells the story of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, an 18th-century Frenchman who is born with no body odor but with a highly developed sense of smell. Grenouille becomes a perfumer but eventually turns to murder to create the perfect scent. The book was later adapted into a movie in 2006, directed by Tom Tykwer.
Plot Summary
The story takes place in 18th-century France and follows the life of Grenouille, a man born with no body odor. Grenouille's mother gives birth to him in the middle of the fish market in Paris and is eventually executed for abandoning him. Grenouille is then taken in by a group of women who raise him in an orphanage.
As Grenouille grows up, he becomes obsessed with smells and eventually becomes a perfumer's apprentice. However, Grenouille's desire for the perfect scent leads him down a dark path, as he begins to murder young women to extract their scent.
Eventually, Grenouille's obsession leads him to create the perfect scent, but he is caught and sentenced to death. However, Grenouille's scent causes the people of Paris to forget their hatred for him, and he is ultimately celebrated as a god-like figure before being executed.
Main Characters
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille: The protagonist of the story, Grenouille is born with no body odor but with a highly developed sense of smell. He becomes a perfumer but eventually turns to murder to create the perfect scent.
Antoine Richis: The father of Laure Richis, one of Grenouille's victims. He sets out to catch the murderer and eventually realizes that Grenouille is the culprit.
Giuseppe Baldini: A perfumer who takes Grenouille on as an apprentice. He teaches Grenouille the art of perfumery but eventually becomes jealous of Grenouille's talent.
Madame Gaillard: The owner of the orphanage where Grenouille is raised. She later sells him to Baldini as an apprentice.
Movie Adaptation
The book was adapted into a movie in 2006, directed by Tom Tykwer. The movie stars Ben Whishaw as Grenouille, Alan Rickman as Baldini, and Dustin Hoffman as Giuseppe Baldini.
The movie was well-received by critics and was nominated for multiple awards, including an Academy Award for Best Cinematography. However, it was not a commercial success, grossing only $135 million worldwide.
Conclusion
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is a dark and disturbing tale of obsession and murder. Süskind's writing is masterful, and the story is both gripping and unsettling. The movie adaptation is also well-done, with strong performances from the cast and beautiful cinematography.
If you haven't read the book or seen the movie, I highly recommend both. However, be warned that the story is not for the faint of heart.