Historical Fiction
In 18th-century France, a man with an extraordinary sense of smell becomes a murderer in his obsessive quest for the perfect scent.
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In 18th-century France, a man with an extraordinary sense of smell becomes a murderer in his obsessive quest for the perfect scent.
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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • Set in eighteenth-century France, the classic novel that provokes a terrifying examination of what happens when one man’s indulgence in his greatest passion—his sense of smell—leads to murder.In the slums of eighteenth-century France, the infant Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is born with one sublime gift—an absolute sense of smell. As a boy, he lives to decipher the odors of Paris, and apprentices himself to a prominent perfumer who teaches him the ancient art of mixing...
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Sexual content
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Explicit sexual content with frequent references to sensuality and depravity; includes orgies and disturbing themes.
Violence & gore
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Extreme violence with graphic murder scenes, body horror, gore, and torture; central to the plot.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language; not a dominant feature of the narrative.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ characters or themes present.
Religious content
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Minor references to religious bigotry; not central to the story.
Witchcraft / occult
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Political content
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Moderate themes of classism and social conditions in 18th-century France; recurring but not dominant.
Self-harm / suicide
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Moderate depiction of suicidal thoughts; referenced in relation to characters' despair.
Sexual assault
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Major themes of sexual harassment and implied pedophilia; tied to central plot of obsession and murder.
Abuse & suffering
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Frequent depictions of child abuse, physical abuse, and systemic suffering in slums; significant to setting.
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