This forgotten thriller from 1985 is a masterpiece

What if you immersed yourself in a work that marked the 80s and which continues forty years later. Zoom.

And if you (re)discovered classics of the literature and particularly in the thriller genre and thriller who marked the 1980s? While we often talk about the works of Agatha Christie, which have thrilled generations, a novel released in 1985 has established itself as one of the number 1 Books in the thriller, thriller, but also fantasy and psychological. Because yes, this book is definitely unclassifiable. If we tell you Patrick Süskind and Story of a Murderer, do you think of…? The PerfumeOf course !

The Perfume : a gloomy novel that awakens the senses

Released in 1985, it nevertheless enjoyed great success in the 2000s, when it was reissued in 2006 by Fayard. If you like books about psychopaths et killers in seriesyou will love this dizzying story that even awakens your senses. The Perfumeit tells the story of Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, an orphan, who clings to life, against all odds.

This story takes place in 18th century France. Grenouille's power? Possessing an extraordinary sense of smell, however, he himself does not have any odor, which makes him appear nonexistent in the eyes of others. His life goal will therefore focus on a quest as fascinating as it is strange: creating the perfect perfume. To achieve this, he will dare to resort to all means, even the craziest and atrocious.

A work sold 20 million copies

True best-seller in the world, this book also owes its reputation for his awakening of the senses. When playing, it is possible to almost smell the smells yourself described, cited. The Perfumeit is the quintessence of smell, one of the five senses, often forgotten. Translated into four languages, this novel has been sold over 20 million copies. It was even adapted into a film by director Tom Tykwer. Even on the TikTok platform, more than forty years after its release, this book continues to be imitated.

You will have understood, if you are looking to read an emblematic work that will captivate you, The Perfume is the perfect novel.